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noun • an expression of greeting | ||||
| 56% | 7 | Vintage song that asks 'Why, why, why Delilah?' | ||
noun • (Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength • a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive | ||||
| 47% | 9 | Playwright associated with the witticism 'Why don't you write plays anymore?' - 'Why don't you act any more?' | ||
noun • English playwright noted for his humorous and satirical plays (1641-1716) | ||||
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Updated: October 14, 2023
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