Colfax

[ kohl-faks ]

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noun

Schuyler, 1823–85, U.S. political leader: vice president of the U.S. 1869–73.

A quarter of a century hence, Colfax will probably be known as an important mining town with large and varied interests.

He gave to the city of Colfax what is known as Schmuck Park and many other evidences of his public spirit could be cited.

Their religion was not like that of the Jews; ours, not like that of Mr. Colfax.

"I would gladly go to hell after Peter of Colfax," replied the outlaw.

Peter of Colfax pled and threatened, commanded and coaxed, but all in vain.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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