functionary
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Out in the potato country, Central Committee Functionary Bruno Wagner was told flatly by a farmer: "One ought to listen more to the West."
From Time Magazine Archive
When Southerners in Washington got the word, they rushed to the Old Public Functionary, who crushed out his cigar in the palm of his hand.
From Time Magazine Archive
And before the week was over, the Lord Functionary had resigned his high office on grounds of health.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Housman, Laurence
The Lord Functionary seemed not so sure,—his assurance went, in fact, in quite an opposite direction.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Housman, Laurence
Oh, yes, sir, they are always read," corrected the Lord Functionary, "but our readers have necessarily to go upon certain lines.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Housman, Laurence
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