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mum-chance
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mum-chance, n.
- A game of hazard played with cards in silence. Decker. [1913 Webster]
- A silent, stupid person. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
mum-chance, a.
Silent and idle. [1913 Webster]
"Boys can't sit mum-chance always."
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