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PIT, fossa. A hole dug in the earth, which was filled with water, and in which women thieves were drowned, instead of being hung. The punishment of the pit was formerly common in Scotland. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Once in Mzuzu, the first two weeks were assigned to block making and testing, using earth taken from a nearby site where the university was digging a pit for a new water tank. |
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