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agony column
noun
Definition of AGONY COLUMN
1
chiefly British : a newspaper column of personal advertisements relating especially to missing relatives or friends
2
chiefly British : a newspaper column that includes letters from readers seeking personal advice and the columnist's replies
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First Known Use of AGONY COLUMN
1863
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