30 Sep 2008, 08:46 AM
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Intergalactic Postmaster
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 5,485
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Ah, vindication!
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deuce 2 (dōōs, dyōōs) n.
1. The devil: "Love is a bodily infirmity . . . which breaks out the deuce knows how or why" (Thackeray).
2. An outstanding example, especially of something difficult or bad: had a deuce of a time getting out of town; a deuce of a family row.
3. A severe reprimand or expression of anger: got the deuce for being late.
4. Used as an intensive: What the deuce were they thinking of?
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