TZETZE (or TSETSE) FLY, n. An African insect (_Glossina morsitans_)
whose bite is commonly regarded as nature's most efficacious remedy
for insomnia, though some patients prefer that of the American
novelist (_Mendax interminabilis_).
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
whose bite is commonly regarded as nature's most efficacious remedy
for insomnia, though some patients prefer that of the American
novelist (_Mendax interminabilis_).
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- AFRICAN, n. A nigger that votes our way.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - RED-SKIN, n. A North American Indian, whose skin is not red -
at least not on the outside. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The... - RIBROASTER, n. Censorious language by oneself concerning another.
The word is of classical refinement, and is even said... - EJECTION, n. An approved remedy for the disease of garrulity.
It is also much used in cases of extreme poverty. ... - NOBLEMAN, n. Nature's provision for wealthy American minds ambitious
to incur social distinction and suffer high life.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - PHILISTINE, n. One whose mind is the creature of its environment,
following the fashion in thought, feeling and sentiment... - MAJESTY, n. The state and title of a king. Regarded with a just
contempt by the Most Eminent Grand Masters,
Grand Chancellors, Great Incohonees and Imperial Potentates... - Hand, n.:
A singular instrument worn at the end of a human arm and
commonly thrust into somebody's pocket.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - FOREFINGER, n. The finger commonly used in pointing out two
malefactors.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's...
