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DIMPLES
FRIENDS AND RELATIVES CONSTANTLY TOLD MY SISTER
WHEN SHE WAS LITTLE AND HAD BIG DIMPLES,
TO PUT PENCILS IN THEM AND SCREW THEM AROUND TO MAKE THEM STAY.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body) |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR