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dinkum commented on the word parade rest
WORD: parade rest
DEFINITION: See also the Wikipedia definition.
EXAMPLE: ' He clasped his hands behind his back and placed his feet apart. He assumed the position known as parade rest. This position was taught to soldiers and prisoners alike---as a way of demonstrating attentiveness, gullibility, respect, and voluntary defenselessness. '
--- 1973. KURT VONNEGUT. Breakfast of Champions, or, Goodbye Blue Monday. Chapter 23 (Page 261).
February 18, 2014
fbharjo commented on the word parade rest
more-oxy-eon and on......for eons
February 19, 2014
fbharjo commented on the word parade rest
Pare com fan
February 19, 2014
fbharjo commented on the word parade rest
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February 19, 2014