[Ads-l] Antedating of "Props" (Due Respect)

[Bill Mullins]

>   Could this be "props" in a more theatrical or performance sense?

I don't think so.  I read the article with that possibility in mind, and it is consistent with the sense that started this thread.



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Subject: Antedating of "Props" (Due Respect)

1987 Wisconsin State Journal 18 Dec Sec 3 p 10 col 1

"I don't think the Legislature needs to come back at night just to give him (Thompson) props for a prime-time TV appearance," said Senate President Fred Risser, D-Madison.

https://www.newspapers.com/image/400575609/?match=1&terms=%22give%20him%20props%22

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