The Devil's Dictionary: Hypochondriasis
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
HYPOCHONDRIASIS
-n.
Depression of one's own spirits.
Some heaps of trash upon a vacant lot
Where long the village rubbish had been shot
Displayed a sign among the stuff and stumps —
"Hypochondriasis." It meant The Dumps.
Where long the village rubbish had been shot
Displayed a sign among the stuff and stumps —
"Hypochondriasis." It meant The Dumps.
- Bogul S. Purvy
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