cannibal

• "But we're not Chinese and this's Hawkins' dog I feel like a cannibal," said Peter Marlowe. —  Clavell - King Rat
• The squaws, and even the papooses, were painted for the occasion, and everyone of the Quackahls were dressed in blue robes, ornamented with striking pearl buttons At a signal Hammasoloe suddenly sprang on the boards and began the mythical movement known as the cannibal dance. —  The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs
• When you have got to a monkey who can light a fire and proceed to manufacture himself a convenient implement, you may be sure that man, noble man, with all his glorious and admirable faculties--cannibal or otherwise--is lurking somewhere very close just round the corner. —  Falling in Love With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science
• So he began to bolt his breakfast fiercely as a cannibal, and saluted Lady Tamworth and her daughters with such savage looks, that the captain considerately suggested Here, general," (handing him a most formidable carving-knife,) "charge that boar's head, grinning defiance at us on the side-board; it will do you good to hew his brawny neck. —  The Twins A Domestic Novel
• And the small birds, one and all, Curse him for a cannibal-- Though he certainly is cheerful when he wakes LULLABY You are much too big to dandle, And I will not leave the candle Go to sleep. —  A Book for Kids

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