The Devil's Dictionary: Close-fisted
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
CLOSE-FISTED
-adj.
Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain.
"Close-fisted Scotchman!" Johnson cried
To thrifty J. Macpherson;
"See me — I'm ready to divide
With any worthy person."
Sad Jamie: "That is very true —
The boast requires no backing;
And all are worthy, sir, to you,
Who have what you are lacking."
To thrifty J. Macpherson;
"See me — I'm ready to divide
With any worthy person."
Sad Jamie: "That is very true —
The boast requires no backing;
And all are worthy, sir, to you,
Who have what you are lacking."
- Anita M. Bobe
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