bottle imp
noun
Origin of bottle imp
1First recorded in 1815–25
Words Nearby bottle imp
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How to use bottle imp in a sentence
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.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonSocial habits led to habits of intemperance, and poor John was the bottle imp of every theatre he ever played in.
A Walk from London to Fulham | Thomas Crofton CrokerHe went into strong hysterics at the bottle imp, which is certainly one of the most amusing things I ever saw.
Miss Eden's Letters | Emily EdenA tremendous drama succeeds these introductory flourishes, and the actors exert themselves to the utmost in the bottle imp.
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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