knock down argument (1681)

[Wilson Gray]

On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Garson O'Toole
<adsgarsonotoole at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here are two sentences using "knock down argument" in a volume that dates to 1681. Earlier cites > > > exist I imagine.

1681?!!! Perhaps earlier?!!! That's ancient, baby!

And yet, it sounds so recent.

Youneverknow.

[Thank you, Garson.]
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