Concr., the strongest , most effective , or best part , the pith , kernel , strength of any thing; of soldiers, the flower of the troops, choice troops .

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Concr., the strongest , most effective , or best part , the pith , kernel , strength of any thing; of soldiers, the flower of the troops, choice troops . 
Concr., the strongest , most effective , or best part , the pith , kernel , strength of any thing; of soldiers, the flower of the troops, choice troops . 

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