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no-man's land
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no-man's land,
- A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes, etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular to care for. [1913 Webster]
- An unoccupied area between opposing armies. [WordNet 1.5]
- An unclaimed space or time. [1913 Webster]"That no-man's land of twilight." [1913 Webster]
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