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Show NEW WORDS IN OUR LANGUAGE. Coined Exprecslona Guaranteed to Puzzle the Ordinary Citizen. New words, many of which are not found In tho dictionaries, are cropping up i0 puzzle proofreaders. Tho Introduction Intro-duction of the automobllo has developed develop-ed tho term "garage," which Is 're-quently 're-quently used. It signifies a place whero automobile parts are stored, to bo assembled, or brought togothcr when required. "Grog" is a term used by bulldors to designate broken brick. "Savage," as a verb, originated on tho race course, and Is now used In coursing circles. It signifies to mako a vicious, unprovoked attack usually by a stallion or a dog. "Racket storo" Is used In' commercial commer-cial circles to designate a store often oucned for temporary use In which cheap goods aro sold at "bargain prices." It sorao times Includes what are usually termod "notions." Typographical Typo-graphical Journal. |