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after they successfully defended Mafeking during the Second Boer War (1899-1900). | after they successfully defended Mafeking during the Second Boer War (1899-1900). | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 19 July 2010
Adjective tantivy: a galloping gait
Verb to maffick: described the jubilant celebrating of British troops after they successfully defended Mafeking during the Second Boer War (1899-1900).
mucker: British slang for one who employs himself in low pursuits; also (as 'old mucker') for a friend
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