KING, n. A male person commonly known in America as a 'crowned head,' although he never wears a crown and has usually no head to speak of. (Ambrose Bierce)

KING, n. A male person commonly known in America as a 'crowned head,' although he never wears a crown and has usually no head to speak of.

Ambrose Bierce

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