[Ads-l] Antedating of "Nappy-Headed"

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nappy-headed (OED 1896)

1826 Spirit of '76 4 Aug. 342/2 (GenealogyBank)

Sydney ... may be honored with the privilege of handing her nappy-headed excellency into the most conspicuous pew in church.

Fred Shapiro

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