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[Shapiro, Fred]

The antedating is of (OED 1969).

Fred Shapiro


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1968 Bulletin (Bend, Ore.) 20 Nov. 8/5 (Newspapers.com)

Wilt Chamberlain (13) is always an awesome sight on the basketball court, but even more so when he goes for his famous "slam dunk" shot.

Fred Shapiro

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