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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1904
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MAJIE, n. A mistake of the second order of gravity in a school Latin exercise. Cf. Maxie.Kcb. 1904 Crockett Strong Mac iii.:
Yae palmie for a “minie”, twa for a “majie”, an' three for a “maxie”.
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