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spoil [spȯil] (mining engineering) The overburden or nonore material from a coal mine. A stratum of coal and dirt mixed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The father embraced them both, and bestowing his kisses and affection impartially on each, said, "I wish you both would look into the mirror every day: you, my son, that you may not spoil your beauty by evil conduct; and you, my daughter, that you may make up for your lack of beauty by your virtues. Why, of course, of course - I knew you'd spoil the child. "Well," said Voyt, "it's better to spoil an artist's subject than to spoil his reputation. |
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