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"Rose-lipped maidens, light foot lads"

Posted by Heiko Vogt on June 18, 2006

"Rose-lipped maidens, light foot lads" was a toast in the film "Out of Africa". What does it mean? Where does it come from?

Heiko Vogt

  • "Rose-lipped maidens, light foot lads" Bob 18/June/06
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