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1Sharp — Sharp, n. 1. A sharp tool or weapon. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] If butchers had but the manners to go to sharps, gentlemen would be contented with a rubber at cuffs. Collier. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) (a) The character [[sharp]] used to indicate that… …
2Sty — A sty or pigsty is a small scale outdoor enclosure for raising pigs. It is sometimes referred to as a pigpen, pig parlor, or pig cote. Pigsties are generally fenced areas of bare dirt and/or mud. Both sty and pigpen are used as derogatory… …
3History of Minnesota — Fort Snelling played a pivotal role in Minnesota s history and in development of nearby Minneapolis and Saint Paul The history of the U.S. state of Minnesota is shaped by its original Native American residents, European exploration and settlement …
