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Military Miniatures

n. pl.
Figurines owned by grown-ups who are embarrassed by the fact that they play with toy soldiers. Both words must be capitalised though the reasons for this are obscure. (cf. Vanity Review)

Original definition 4 April 2012 12:53 PM by SJDonovan.

Last revised 7 April 2012 1:52 AM by SJDonovan.