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absquatulate
8; run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

Adam of Bremen
128; (also: Adam Bremensis) One of the most important German medieval chroniclers. He lived and worked in the second half of the 11th century. He is most famous for his chronicle Gesta Hammaburgensis Ecclesiae Pontificum (Deeds of Bishops of the Hamburg Church); Wikipedia entry

aeronaut: the pilot of a balloon or airship; Chicago World's Fair, 1893 and more here

All Pimps Look Alike to Me
48; an 1896 barroom ditty that was "cleaned up" to become "All Coons Look Alike to Me" and recorded by Arthur Collins in 1899 and considered by some to be the First Rock 'n' Roll Record. Read the whole story...

Anarchism
6; "the inexorable rising tide of World Anarchism..."

Anemometer
6; An instrument for measuring wind speed; Robinson anemometer, 6 Wikipedia entry

Apostles' Creed
58; The Apostles' Creed (circa 700 AD) (Latin: Symbolum Apostolorum), sometimes titled Symbol of the Apostles, is an early statement of Christian belief, a creed or "symbol." Wikipedia entry

Arkansas Toothpick
31; The Arkansas Toothpick is essentially a heavy dagger with a pointed, straight 12-20 inch blade. The "toothpick" is balanced and weighted for throwing and can also be used for thrusting and slashing. Wikipedia entry

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