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sham

(n): something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

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(n): something copied or derived from an original

(n): a person who makes deceitful pretenses

(n): someone who leads you to believe something that is not true

(v): make a pretence of

(v): behave unnaturally or affectedly

(v): make believe with the intent to deceive

(v): represent falsely

(adj): adopted in order to deceive

(adj): vs. genuine), imitative -- (not genuine; imitating something superior

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26 days ago bilby said:

"This comfortable quilt cover set is made of 100% luxurious cotton with 200 thread count, pillow shams are nicely flanged around and quilt cover is finished with a hidden zip closure. Create a refreshing and beautiful bedroom with this queen size quilt cover set includes 1 x quilt cover and 2 x pillow shams."
- advertisement, crazysales.com.au, 8 August 2008.

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