bottle imp

noun

1. Cartesian diver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottle imp¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Of course these two others are not up to the mark of The Bottle Imp; but they each have a certain merit, and they fit in style.

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Social habits led to habits of intemperance, and poor John was the Bottle Imp of every theatre he ever played in.

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He went into strong hysterics at the Bottle Imp, which is certainly one of the most amusing things I ever saw.

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A tremendous drama succeeds these introductory flourishes, and the actors exert themselves to the utmost in the Bottle Imp.

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There is the bottle imp, the Polong, which feeds on its owner's blood till the time comes for it to take possession of an enemy.

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