Bierce, Ambrose -- “Beard,” The Cynic’s Word Book (1906)

Dave — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:53:47 +0000

BEARD, n. The hair that is commonly cut off by those who justly execrate the absurd Chinese custom of shaving the head.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Beard,” The Cynic’s Word Book (1906)
(Source)

Included in The Devil's Dictionary (1911). Originally published in the "Devil's Dictionary" column in the San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-30).

Robbins, Tom -- Skinny Legs and All (1990)

Dave — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:02:31 +0000

Of the seven dwarves only Dopey had a shaven face. This should tell us something about the custom of shaving.

Tom Robbins (b. 1932) American novelist
Skinny Legs and All (1990)

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Bierce, Ambrose -- “Beard,” The Cynic’s Word Book (1906)

Robbins, Tom -- Skinny Legs and All (1990)