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- proper noun Ireland the Shelta or Cant language of the Irish
Travelling Community .
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Examples
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The playwright called Gammon "astounding" after seeing him reprise the role of Weston in the West Coast premiere at the MET a year later.
Character actor James Gammon dies; had wide-ranging career in westerns, Shepard plays 2010
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The gold miner formerly known as Gammon Gold changed its name earlier this year after completing a takeover of Capital Gold.
unknown title 2011
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"Mas 'Gammon's a rare old man," said the farmer, emphatically.
Rhoda Fleming — Volume 2 George Meredith 1868
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"Mas 'Gammon's a rare old man," said the farmer, emphatically.
Rhoda Fleming — Complete George Meredith 1868
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"Gammon," the farmer addressed him from the front seat, without turning his head: "you'll take and look about for a new place."
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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"Gammon," the farmer addressed him from the front seat, without turning his head: "you'll take and look about for a new place."
Rhoda Fleming — Complete George Meredith 1868
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"Gammon," the farmer addressed him from the front seat, without turning his head: "you'll take and look about for a new place."
Rhoda Fleming — Volume 4 George Meredith 1868
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"Mas 'Gammon's a rare old man," said the farmer, emphatically.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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"Gammon," cried others, "they paid for a chance, and it turned out well; a bargain is a bargain."
It Is Never Too Late to Mend Charles Reade 1849
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"Gammon," said Moulder; "two ten-pound notes won't burn a hole in your pocket."
Orley Farm Anthony Trollope 1848
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