Word: yer
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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More Janitorism. JANITOR (to an unoffending Sub-Fresh., who has asked where his brother, Simpkins, '81, rooms), "Ain't 81 rooms in the buildin'. What yer givin' us, hey?" Exit, proud of having foiled his adversary. (Fact...
...What yer writin' 'bout? "The maiden raised her head...
...Well, when yer get the t'me, just put me, then...
...False Eliza Ann, I've fixed yer...
Character. - Decidedly aggressive. General who-yer-look'n'-at air. Strong sense of freedom and equality of all American citizens, - negroes and social inferiors excepted. Fondness for sporting, especially billiards and dog-fancying. Always ready to bet, - particularly if in possession of facts not known to general public. Astonishing stomachic capacity - especially for liquors. Unequalled powers of invective. Conversation replete with humorous anecdote, in some respects resembling that of Class I. Has frequently conceived aversion from cold water. Seldom congenial to persons of other classes. Not to be trusted...