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n British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797) n United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the W…

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  1. n British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797) n United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) v murder without leaving a trace on the body v get rid of, silence, or suppress