spondulix
Britishnoun
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Origin of spondulix
C19: of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, waiting for the spondulix to pour in, has wife and family to support.
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I’se t’inkin’ dat ar lot ob clo’se supin lak we-all here: De’y good stuff in um, an’ I reckon dey c’n stan’ ’spection, on’y dey sartin do stan’ in need ob jist a leetle spondulix fer ter put em in shape.
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I was out for money—rocks—spondulix—tin—the coin—and that idiot's dime was just as good as any man's.
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Am wiring spondulix to Miss Plympton.
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"I believe it was just a matter of spondulix," said the practical Dee.
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