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    [from `high-order bit'] n. 1. The most significant bit in a byte. 2. By extension, the most significant part of something other than... VIEW ENTIRE DEFINITION


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    asbestos longjohns

    n. Notional garments often donned by USENET posters just before emitting a remark they expect will elicit flamage. This is the most common of the asbestos coinages. Also `asbestos underwear', `asbestos overcoat', etc.