The Foolish Dictionary - An exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use, confused by a few pictures [not included] by Gideon Wurdz
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BY-STANDER One who is injured in a street fight. People who live in glass houses should dress in the dark. C Don't put all your eggs in one basket--try an incubator. CAB Affair for a drive. CABBY Driver for a fare. CACHINNATION The hysterical "Ha-Ha." Syn. for Carrie Nation. CADDIE A small boy, employed at a liberal stipend to lose balls for others and find them for himself. CAFE A place where the public pays the proprietor for the privilege of tipping the waiters for something to eat. CAJOLE v. t., From Grk. kalos, beautiful, and Eng. jolly, to jolly beautifully. CALCIUM An earthly light that brightens even the stars. CANNIBAL A heathen hobo who never works, but lives on other people. |
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