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nub

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nub

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nub
a small fibrous knot in yarn


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He told them a good many humorous anecdotes, and always forgot the nub, but they were always able to furnish it, for these yarns were of a pretty early vintage, and they had had many a rejuvenating pull at them before.
I had one of them on this ranch five years ago, and I'll tell you about it, so that you can see the nub of this whole question.
Men told anecdotes that were terrific to hear, but nobody blushed; and when the nub was sprung, the assemblage let go with a horse-laugh that shook the fortress.
 
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