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jim dash

noun

Definition of jim dash

: a short printed dash usually used to separate the decks of a newspaper headline, individual items under one newspaper heading, or separate stories dealing with one event if they follow each other in the same column

History and Etymology for jim dash

probably from the name Jim

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