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What was the first word-ish sound — and what's the official family ruling?

Why this question

The 'dada' that may have been directed at the radiator. The campaign each of you ran to be first. The sound that meant the dog.

Where it leads

Record the contested evidence and the verdict. This dispute will run for years; this page is the case file.

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