The present war is notable not only for the fact that so many terms which were current during the last one have not come into use now, but also because entirely new ones have been produced which will it is to be supposed, eventually find themselves in the English dictionaries, Thus only a few persons use the word "Hun" as a reproach to the Germans, chiefly it is to be supposed because a grievous injustice would be done the Huns, who after all did not have the opportunity the Germans have had to know better, Amongst the troops, however, the German soldier is still good humourediy referred to as "Jerry," but very few of the words of the last campaign have apparently survived. Amongst the new ones there is the German word Blitzkrieg to denote a sudden stroke carried out and maintained with all forces available in an effort to force a quick decision, And of course
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