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crustily

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Frosty Troy, editor of the crustily independent Oklahoma Observer, agrees.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since Margaret Mitchell's death in 1949, however, the novelist's older brother, Stephens, had zealously guarded his sister's estate, crustily rebuffing all requests for sequel rights.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whatever his troubles�a near fatal riding accident in 1949, three impeachment threats or, most recently, a severe stroke�Justice William O. Douglas, 76, has crustily refused to remove his unique voice from the Supreme Court.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week, turned in by an informer and indicted for tax evasion, the doctor was crustily waiting to see how much Uncle Sam would grab.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Mornin'!" he called, somewhat crustily, as was his wont in opening a conversation.

From Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller