A fly-rink, in 19th-century slang, is a bald head—perfect for flies to skate around on! This is part of a complete episode.
I like this little term from the 1909 volume, Passing English of the Victorian Era.
It’s fly rink.
Fly rink.
Where would flies fly down and skate around? Your head? A polished bald head. A bald head, a fly rink.
Yes.
Okay.
Some of my best friends have fly rings.
Yes, yes, I know that guy very well.
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