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Woolworth   /wˈʊlwˌərθ/   Listen
Woolworth

noun
1.
United States businessman who opened a shop in 1879 selling low-priced goods and built it into a national chain of stores (1852-1919).  Synonym: Frank Winfield Woolworth.





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"Woolworth" Quotes from Famous Books



... of the pets, but did show us the scratch proof dug-outs they had made on his frame. From the way he described 'em and their habits, I imagine they are the same species of "seam squirrels" that you get in a Coney Island bathin suit. The first time you go to Mrs. Woolworth's store please buy and send me a 1/2 dozen graters so I can rent 'em out to the boys to scratch on. That's me. In time of piece ...
— Love Letters of a Rookie to Julie • Barney Stone


Words linked to "Woolworth" :   man of affairs, Frank Winfield Woolworth, businessman


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