submerged tenth in English

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Etymology: Coined by British Methodist preacher William Booth in 1890 in In Darkest England and the Way Out. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Q309882|in=1890}} Coined by British Methodist preacher William Booth in 1890 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} submerged tenth (uncountable)

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"submerged tenth" meaning in English

Noun