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Linguistic chauvinism might be understandable were we discussing RP (that is, the Received Pronunciation of the prestige southern British dialect), but, if that is the case, in the present instance we must then be looking at a dictionary of “RP Slang,” whatever that might be.
Henry VI was the Jimmy Carter of the 15 th century: Ostentatiously pious, surrounded by mediocrities, and oblivious to England's crumbling international prestige, he managed to cripple the military and bankrupt the government simultaneously.
The Foundation, wishing to recognize Kleinman's outstanding character, commitment and public service to the people of Texas, created the award to confer prestige and honor upon leaders in the field of access to civil justice.
Then, as personal wealth diminished with a slump in the fur trade, totem poles became prime symbols of a chief’s prestige, soaring to 26 m (80 ft) and more.
The one place where adopted names retain an organic vitality is in occupations where professionals can still claim some prestige based on a perception of personal exploits or exotic capabilities, such as organized crime (Gregory "The Grim Reaper" Scarpa, Anthony "Gas Pipe" Casso) and pornographic entertainment (Lisa Lipps, Sandra Scream--to name two of the more serene).