TOWNSEND

Townsend, Francis Everett Townsend

(noun) United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

Source: WordNet® 3.1



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2 May 2025

MINESHAFT

(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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