American woman Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“LIMB, n. The branch of a tree or the leg of an American woman.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary: Dictionary of American Slang, 1908
He humorously defines “limb” as a tree branch or a woman's leg.
In simple terms: A witty definition linking nature and anatomy.
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- How does this reflect early 20th‑century attitudes?
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