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 Heenan.Hegem’ony (g hard). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Heep (Uri’ah).
 
An abject toady, malignant as he is base; always boasting of his ’umble birth, ’umble position, ’umble abode, and ’umble calling. (Dickens: David Copperfield.)   1
 


 Heenan.Hegem’ony (g hard). 

 
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