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A flat metal plate or tablet that is inscribed and used for decoration or as a memorial. Also: A thin film that forms on the teeth and hardens into tartar if not removed.

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  • Any candidate who wants to continue or expand the war or who still talks about giving legislative perks to alien lawbreakers will get a free name placque in America\'s...
  • After that kind of outpouring of electoral discontent, any candidate who still talks about giving legislative perks to alien lawbreakers will get a free name placque in...
  • The narrow placque of the old Birmingham Indemnity of
  • Living in NYC, I hope to one day visit Beachwood to see the placque.
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