flapdragon
Americannoun
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an old game in which the players snatch raisins, plums, etc., out of burning brandy, and eat them.
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the object so caught and eaten.
Etymology
Origin of flapdragon
Example Sentences
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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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"Flapdragon, alias Old Parr—alias Gregory Morse—alias——" "Pretty dear!" screamed Mag.
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Mounting a spiral staircase, apparently within a turret, they came to a door, which being opened by Flapdragon, disclosed a scene that well-nigh stupefied Auriol.
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Keep him calm, Flapdragon, or take him hence.
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"So you have been playing the leech, Flapdragon, eh?" cried Baldred.
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