Word: jacket
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...given up. The objections are many. In the passages of the by-play and preparatory feints the chalk is often rubbed off the tip so that a succeeding hit leaves no mark at all, or one so indistinct that the judges must run to each adversary, examine his jacket carefully, consult together, and decide as best they can. This running of the judges at every interval of two or three passes, and peeking for a fly-speck on the chest of the contestants, converts the exhibition into a burlesque. It interrupts the sword play, often at a most unfortunate moment...
...matter what extenuating circumstances there may be, to be in the centre of that crowd of on-lookers. And there is absolutely no reason why these disgraceful sights should be carried on any longer. Everyman who means to do any climbing ought to provide himself with a canvas jacket or something which cannot be torn from him. If he wants to wear a loose shirt in which to tuck his flowers, he can wear it outside his canvas jacket, but he ought certainly to wear something under his shirt which will stand rough usage. We are very glad to learn...
...Yale University foosball team's suit will be as follows: White sweater with a Y on the breast, blue jersey, mele-skin knickerbockers, canvas jacket, blue belt, stockings...
...costume worn must be a dark fencing jacket and trousers, so that the chalk marks can be easily and plainly seen...