"Uncle Whiskers" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Uncle Whiskers}} Uncle Whiskers
  1. (US, slang) Federal government. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Personifications
    Sense id: en-Uncle_Whiskers-en-name-8cIVaaWy Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1973, Lucas Webb, Stribling, page 188:",
          "text": "The network canceled—nonco-operation their legal shysters said. Suing me, for, for ten million clams, damages to sponsors, agencies. Internal Revenue-Uncle Whiskers says I owe them a mint.",
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