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v. to acquire passwords or other private information (of an individual, an account, a web site, software, etc.) via a ruse. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. a left-handed person. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. In Northern Ireland, a Protestant epithet for a Roman Catholic. Formerly, any Irishman. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. older adults who lead active lives contrary to stereotypes of diminished abilities. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. an archeological excavation covered by a glass building. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. an invented regional wine designation from California, designating high-end cabernet-like wines made from Bordeaux varietals. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. a person who is a refugee or (forced) migrant within his own nation (or region). (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. budget. (posted May. 6, 2004) [full entry…]
n. the integration of intelligence and communications functions (of a military group).  (posted May. 5, 2004) [full entry…]
n. a slot machine or casino; (hence) a jocular reference to the financial affairs of Nigeria. (posted May. 1, 2004) [full entry…]
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