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Umetada Shigeyoshi a renowned swordsmith Gōtō
The earliest name of a sword-guard maker to be met with is that of Mitsutsune (1390), Kaneiye of {274} Fushimi, Umetada, Shigeyoshi (a renowned swordsmith), Gōtō Yūjō (died 1504), Miochin Nobuiye (1507-1555), Iranken Yamakichi (1570) and Hoan were all renowned for their tsuba at a later period.
— from The Pleasures of Collecting by Gardner C. Teall

us say au revoir said George
"Let us say au revoir ," said George, looking her full in the face.
— from The Outrage by Annie Vivanti

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