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Feb 19, 2009
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with Anu Gargdog's age
PRONUNCIATION:
(dogz ayj)
MEANING:
noun: A long time.
ETYMOLOGY:
Referring to the typical age of a dog: 10-15 years. Also see donkey's years.
USAGE:
"The current show at Birch Libralato is one of the most concise and
gratifying commercial gallery shows to come along in a dog's age."Sarah Milroy; Gratifying Show; Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada); Nov 16, 2007. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Faith which does not doubt is dead faith. -Miguel de Unamuno, philosopher and writer (1864-1936)
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