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Comment by Bobbleoxs

Think that's deliberate.

PS; you need to consider the context, the author is an heir to Samuel Johnson and was active in late 1800 to 1930s. For that period, I think his entries were probably considered 'plain' English.

parent Bobbleoxs 9 years ago

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