The Maltese Falcon Glossary

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blandly

showing no strong emotion.

fonder

having an affection for

gaudier

tasteless and showy

patter

repeated light tapping

crook

criminal

judiciously

using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency

savagely

violent and cruel in a primitive way

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