[Ads-l] antedating "flashback"

[Jonathan Lighter]

OED: 1916

1914 _Salt Lake Evening Telegram_ (Jan. 31) 14 [Newspapers.com]: The
"flashback" is merely a reminder, or emphasis of preparation that has
already been made, so that it will not be forgotten when the time comes to
use it.

JL


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