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SIGNS OF ANGER

HIS JAWS ARE GETTING TIGHT.
I HEARD THE COLORED LABORERS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT USE THE
EXPRESSION "HIS JAWS ARE GETTIN' TIGHT" TO INDICATE THAT A
PERSON WAS BECOMING ANGRY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses

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