Chasing Lincoln's Killer Glossary

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Assassin

A person that murders an important person

Fervent

Having an enormous amount of intensity and passion

Scourge

A thing that causes a tremendous amount of suffering and pain

Orphan

A kid whose parents have died

Cherish

To care for something immensely and lovingly

Sockdologizing

The line used by (as a cue) John Wilkes Booth to time the assassination

Semper

Latin for "Always"

Pamphlet

A small booklet with information printed on it

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