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• Nathan Hale: n. An asterisk (see also {splat}, {{ASCII}}).
  Oh, you want an etymology? Notionally, from "I regret that I have only one asterisk for my country!...
• I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. -- Nathan Hale, 22 September 1776.
• plat: n. 1. Name used in many places (DEC, IBM, and others) for the asterisk (`*') character (ASCII 0101010).
  This may derive from the `squashed-bug' appearance of the asterisk on many early line printers....
• plat n. 1. Name used in many places (DEC, IBM, and others) for the asterisk (*) character (ASCII 0101010).
  This may derive from the `squashed-bug' appearance of the asterisk on many early line printers....
• I see no wisdom in saving up indignation for a rainy day. -- Heywood Hale Broun (1888-1939)
• Common: percent; <percent sign>; mod; grapes.
  Rare: [double-oh-seven]. & Common: <ampersand&g...
• Prenuptial agreement: An "I do" with an asterisk.
• asbestos longjohns: n. Notional garments donned by {USENET} posters just before emitting a remark they expect will elicit {flamage}.
  This is the most common of the {asbestos} coinages....
• cookie: n. A handle, transaction ID, or other token of agreement between cooperating programs.
  I give him a packet, he gives me back a cookie....