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Among the portmanteau words in circulation in America are the following:— Reminuisances: Long-winded reminiscences. Sinema: A naughty film. Roosevelvet: The charming Roosevelt manner. Represents thieves: Corrupt politicians. ENJOYING HIMSELF. The tender-hearted young lady, on her first fishing expedition, watched her escort pull a luscious trout out of the babbling brook. “Butt isn’t it cruel?” she asked. “Naw,” replied the angler scornfully. “He likes it. Look at him wagging his tail.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 59, Issue 4222, 11 December 1939, Page 8

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70

Untitled Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 59, Issue 4222, 11 December 1939, Page 8

Untitled Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 59, Issue 4222, 11 December 1939, Page 8

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