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DRESDEN, Germany — In a display case at the German Hygiene Museum here is a pretty, blue glass bottle whose daintiness belies its purpose.

Throughout her career, critics and audiences admired her dancing for its daintiness, and critics consistently noted her charm and femininity in their reviews.

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, a man not known for daintiness in the mud-wallows of politics, once ordered Bossie fired from a congressional staff for playing fast and loose with the truth.

The kingpin’s plans lead to complications, including from Strong, whose wealthy businessman is sometimes called the “the Jew,” has an unplaceable accent and walks with the daintiness of an overindulged Pomeranian.

“I have never seen a girl literally shatter the perceived notion of feminine daintiness in the name of a cheap raunchy laugh as much as you do,” an Instagram follower wrote.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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