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John was an exceptionally fine gentleman who enjoyed sharing his knowledge at Antique Arms meetings every month. Such was his vast knowledge of naval matters, we used to joke he started his naval career as ship’s boy for Noah and was a close advisor to Vice-Admiral Nelson. Navy
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The word for today is… paucity (noun) - 1: smallness of number : fewness 2: smallness of quantity : dearth Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Paucity refers to "littleness" in numbers (as in "a paucity of facts") or quantity ("a paucity of common sense"). The word comes from
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Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.