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Word of the Day - shamus
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shamus
/ˈʃeɪməs/
noun
North American
informal
A private detective.
Origin
1920s: of unknown origin.
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Aloysius is attempting to channel Sam Spade, the famous fictional shamus. He's pretty good when the clues are clearly labeled.
