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n. - Large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male;

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  • Yes, Nell, the dobson is the new insect we shall try to find.
  • | Reply | Permalink lol that's a ringing endorsement by dobson.
  • Off the Table by laurie dobson on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 at 4: 18: 26 AM
  • Your higher duty by laurie dobson on Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008 at 11: 55: 24 AM
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