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POMPOM
Etymology
Noun
pompom (plural pompoms)
A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric bound at the centre, most notably used in cheerleading.
Source: Wiktionary
Pom"-pom`, n. [Imitative.]
Definition: A Vickers-Maxim one-pounder automatic machine cannon using metallic ammunition fed from a lopped belt attached to the gun; -- popularly so called from its peculiar drumming sound in action. Sometimes, any of other similar automatic cannons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ANYMORE
(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”
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