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herbert spencer, 1888–1963, u.s. physiologist: n-bel prize in medicine 1944.
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a drilling or well that yields natural gas
noun
herbert spencer. 1888–1963, us physiologist: shared a n-bel prize for physiology or medicine (1944) with erlanger for work on electrical signs of nervous activity
gasbag (1912+)
anything or anyone exceptionally amusing, effective, memorable, etc; a gas: examine this g-sser (1930s+ cool talk)
anything or anyone exceptionally dull, mediocre, inept, etc; cornball, bomb: we planned a blast, and got a g-sser (1940s+ cool talk)
gas-guzzler: she beats the g-ssers and the rail jobs (1960s+ rock and roll)
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