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nitfly

American  
[nit-flahy] / ˈnɪtˌflaɪ /

noun

Midland U.S. and Gulf States.
  • nitflies
    plural
  1. botfly.


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Etymology

Origin of nitfly

nit 1 + fly 1

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"A big house draws kinfolks like a horse draws nitflies," said Mother.

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