Chad; Popular Mechanics (1947)

[Barnhart]

Recent evidence from the '50's helps fill in the void from M-W's e.q.
(earliest quote) 1947.  Thanks to Popik.  Any edb's (=electronic data
banks) besides Popik for this period.  The food stuff just doesn't
stop, it's fabulous.  Thanks Barry.

Regards,
David Barnhart

David K. Barnhart, Editor
The Barnhart Dictionary Companion [quarterly]
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