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flapdragon
[ flap-drag-uhn ]
noun
- an old game in which the players snatch raisins, plums, etc., out of burning brandy, and eat them.
- the object so caught and eaten.
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"At one time I was called Flapdragon—at another, Old Parr—but my real name, I believe, is Morse—Gregory Morse."
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Why, it is my poor murdered grandfather's attendant, Flapdragon!
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"Flapdragon, alias Old Parr—alias Gregory Morse—alias——" "Pretty dear!" screamed Mag.
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"It must be Flapdragon!" exclaimed Auriol.
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Keep him calm, Flapdragon, or take him hence.
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