[Ads-l] Antedating of "Righteous" (Slang Term)

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righteous (OED, 4., 1930)

1929 Richmond (Indiana) Palladiium and Sun-Telegram 13 May 6/5 (Newspapers.com)

In a current play of Harlem life, the following glossary of idioms is offered ... Righteous -- correct.

Fred Shapiro


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