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  • He received several blows before he fell, uttering the exclamation "hugh," each time.

    A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America

  • When his son pointed out to the experienced warrior the situation of their dangerous enemy, the usual exclamatory "hugh" burst from his lips; after which, no further expression of surprise or alarm was suffered to escape him.

    The Last of the Mohicans 1826

  • The two latter uttered their usual expressive exclamation, "hugh"! as the truth first glanced upon their minds, while the former, after a short, musing pause, took upon himself to reply.

    The Last of the Mohicans 1826

  • He was interrupted by the low but expressive "hugh" of Uncas.

    The Last of the Mohicans 1826

  • When his son pointed out to the experienced warrior the situation of their dangerous enemy, the usual exclamatory "hugh" burst from his lips; after which, no further expression of surprise or alarm was suffered to escape him.

    The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 James Fenimore Cooper 1820

  • He was interrupted by the low but expressive "hugh" of Uncas.

    The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 James Fenimore Cooper 1820

  • (Or maybe that is a "hugh" place to be ... inside joke here ... you'll learn these).

    Latest Articles 2010

  • (Or maybe that is a "hugh" place to be ... inside joke here ... you'll learn these).

    Latest Articles 2010

  • I have NEVER even said that about a boy band or a movie star ... so, trust me, this is "hugh" (as they say in freeperville).

    Original Signal - Transmitting Digg 2009

  • "hugh" from the old Sachem caused the first Chief again to rise, when in an instant all again became quiet, such were the peculiar customs of these people and the great influence of their Chiefs and Rulers.

    Birch Bark Legends of Niagara Owahyah

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  • "Hugh O'Donnell" is a very famous Irish tune.

    February 10, 2008