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"Aut Vincere Aut Mori"

My friend has this tattooed on his arms. ... more »

"Jackanapes"

A comment by a Facebook friend: "You, sir, are a terpsichorean jackanapes." ... more »

"Transubstantial"

Thomas said it on Downton Abbey, and I was curious as to what it meant. ... more »

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