"sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me" meaning in English

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  1. Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
    Sense id: en-sticks_and_stones_will_break_my_bones,_but_words_will_never_harm_me-en-phrase-M8dJieuE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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