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mike highgate

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The word 'shootist'.
« on: February 02, 2009, 02:25:45 PM »
Hi all

Did the word 'shootist' exist in the 19th century? It sounds made-up to me - but I may be wrong.

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Re: The word 'shootist'.
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2009, 08:15:04 PM »
Noted gunman Clay Ellison referred to himself as "A Shootist".  Is that historical enough for you? ;)

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