box of ivories en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(archaic, slang) A set of teeth.
The following day Simon sulks whenever he sees Sally, and Sally grins to the exposure of her box of ivories whenever she meets Simon.
1852, Howard Paul, Dashes of American Humour, page 81:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boxes of ivories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |