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  2. Glossary of sumo terms - Wikipedia

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    The phrase shouted by a sumo referee during a bout, specifically when the action has stalled and the wrestlers have reached a stand-off. There are numerous theories as to its meaning but 'Put some spirit into it!' is widely cited. Hanamichi (花道) The two main east and west "paths" leading from the preparation rooms to the dohyō.

  3. Bout - Wikipedia

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    Bout can mean: People. Viktor Bout, suspected arms dealer; Jan Everts Bout, early settler to New Netherland; Marcel Bout; Musical instruments.

  4. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    1. Alternate names for intoxicated; Drunken bout; see § drunk [37] [b] blind date. Main article: Blind date. An appointment is set for a show or dance where your partner is someone you don't know, usually a friend of a friend [38] blind pig. Main article: Speakeasy. Unlicensed, illegal drinking establishment e.g.

  5. Glossary of Mafia-related words - Wikipedia

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    through the eye: a message job through the eye to say "We're watching you!" through the mouth: a message job through the mouth to indicate that someone WAS a rat. underboss: the second in command to the boss. vig: Vigorish abbr. the house's or bookie's take in gambling or the interest paid to a loan shark for the loan; also see juice.

  6. The distance (boxing) - Wikipedia

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    In professional boxing, until the 1980s, the "championship distance" generally referred to the title rounds that numbered between 13 and 15. [7] [8] For decades, the last heavyweight title match scheduled for less than 15 rounds had been the September 22, 1927 10-rounder between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey; from then, the only bout that was not scheduled for 15 rounds had been a scheduled 20 ...

  7. You’ve Heard It From Scrooge, but What Does ‘Bah Humbug ...

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    The full meaning and origin of the phrase. What does Bah Humbug mean? The Christmas season is upon us and for most of us it is a time filled with joy and merriment.

  8. Glossary of fencing - Wikipedia

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    The FIE rules now state that failure to salute an opponent and shake their hand at the end of a bout is an offense punishable by a black card - meaning elimination from the competition. Second-intention In general, a term used to imply that the first action initiated is not the one intended to score. The fencer may initiate a move, anticipating ...

  9. Mx (title) - Wikipedia

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    Mx (/ m ɪ k s, m ə k s / [1] [2]) is an English-language neologistic honorific that does not indicate gender. Created as an alternative to gendered honorifics (such as Mr. and Ms.) in the late 1970s, it is the most common gender-neutral title among non-binary people [3] and people who do not wish to imply a gender in their titles.