calico bug

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Origin of calico bug

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

I was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.
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Read on to find out what you need to know before whipping up bug-infused banana bread.
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Underneath, a miniature version of the bug-crazy man is revealed, himself thwacking away in an alternate dimension.
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Their company, Ready to Go Survival, sells prepacked survival, or “bug out,” bags and kits.
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The scarlet calico canopy was again set up over the bed, and the woven cradle, on its red manzanita frame, stood near.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
She was so handy with a needle, and allus ready to cut out calico dingusses that the peon gals could sew up.
Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher|Eleanor Gates
As she turned the corner, a lame child in a calico dress and torn hood staggered past her bent with the weight of a heavy basket.
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The men stood around bug-eyed and stared incredulously—all but High-Pockets.
Nine Men in Time|Noel Miller Loomis
Eloise said, drawing her well foot under the spotted calico, and wishing the young men would go.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes