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favourite son |
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a favourite son (British & Australian, American & Australian) a famous person, especially a politician, who is supported and praised by people in the area they come from. Let me introduce to you the favorite son of Russell, Kansas: Bob Dole. See also: son How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Your Excellency, we are unable to agree upon a Favourite Son to represent us in your Cabinet. The old lady, Rogojin's mother, is still alive, and remembers her favourite son Parfen sometimes, but not clearly. When Alcinous heard this he took Ulysses by the hand, raised him from the hearth, and bade him take the seat of Laodamas, who had been sitting beside him, and was his favourite son. |
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favourite son
