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keiferski 29 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: College English majors can't read

It’s not that rare of a word, but I wouldn't say it’s particularly common either. Definitely not a common word amongst anyone under the age of 40.

npinsker 29 days ago [–]

I accept the ambiguity there, but the mention of “voice” and “interminable brief” are more than enough to coax you to the right interpretation.

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