The Devil's Dictionary: Flag

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
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FLAG

-n.

A colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and ships. It appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one sees and vacant lots in London - "Rubbish may be shot here."

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