The Devil's Dictionary: Piano

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff Information
by Ambrose Bierce
PHYSIOGNOMY
PICKANINNY

PIANO

-n.

A parlor utensil for subduing the impenitent visitor. It is operated by pressing the keys of the machine and the spirits of the audience.

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