droll
noun C2- The ghost of a child, especially one who died a painful death.
Plural drolls
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“Come in, my lord,” said Philip in a low tone, “and I will show you something droll.” Morcerf entered, and in place of the usual target, he saw some playing-cards fixed against the wall.
“Very droll,” he muttered, “very droll indeed,” and he again began to carve the fowl, when Peppino stopped the baron’s right hand with his left, and held out his other hand.
“Come, come, this is very droll—very amusing—I allow; but, as I am very hungry, pray allow me to eat.
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