G.O.M.

Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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Grand Old Man, with reference to Sir John A. Macdonald in his later political career.

Quotations

1891

"Well, no," replied the G.O.M. . . .

1895

Such funny business is scarcely in keeping with the masterly political moves of the G.O.M.