flit gun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flit gun
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Mother put a dilute solution of vinegar in a Flit gun and misted everything.
From Literature
English-born Dr. Ashley-Montagu's own cursing is confined to an occasional A burn treatment, in which a wax film is sprayed from a flit gun on damaged tissues, was described last week by Lieut.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week, when The Chocolate Soldier went on the air, Designer du Pont was on hand with a Flit gun.
From Time Magazine Archive
The sergeant met the problem with soldierly calm, promptly issued Private Gray a special weapon: one Flit gun, loaded.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some people spray insects with a flit gun, but I like to eat them up.
From Project Gutenberg
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