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To have "the grippe" is an old-time phrase meaning influenza or a severe cold-like symptoms, e

Posted By: An old-timer on 2006-07-22
In Reply to: s/l Grippy Stomatitis..sm - 2teens

Subject: To have "the grippe" is an old-time phrase meaning influenza or a severe cold-like symptoms, etc. nm

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