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PIGMY, n. One of a tribe of very small men found by ancient travelers … — The Devil's Dictionary

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The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

PIGMY, n. One of a tribe of very small men found by ancient travelers in many parts of the world, but by modern in Central Africa only. The Pigmies are so called to distinguish them from the bulkier Caucasians --who are Hogmies.

Place: ¶1190
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