Maginot

[ mazh-uh-noh; French ma-zhee-noh ]

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noun

André, 1877–1932, French minister of war 1929–32: backed construction of Maginot Line.

A lot of Republican candidates are trying to finesse the establishment-Tea Party Maginot Line and be both things to all people.

Rivers was dug in behind this innocent-purchase-and-sale-in-good-faith Maginot Line of his.

Hitler would never dare attack the Maginot Line, and eventually the war would just peter out.

She was first married to Maginot, and afterwards to Jules Delaherche.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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