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MARINE CORPS
BLOUSE:MEANING "SHIRT". A CANDY-ASS TERM, BUT WIDELY USED.
"CANDY-ASS": PRIM AND PROPER. USUALLY USED IN REFERRING TO
OFFICERS.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |
Date learned: 09-26-1972