In a Word

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n. one who arranges artificial flowers for a living

Arnold Bennett was surprised to find no fresh flowers in George Bernard Shaw’s apartment.

“But I thought you were so fond of flowers,” he said.

“I am,” Shaw replied, “and I’m very fond of children too, but I don’t chop their heads off and stand them in pots about the house.”