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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CREMATION A means of disposing of the dead likely to become very popular, especially with women who are so fond of having the last retort. CRITIC A wet blanket that soaks everything it touches. CROOK One who exceeds the speed limit in Law & Order Ave. A Misfit in the Straight and Narrow Way. CROW A bird that never complains without caws. CULTURE A degree of mental development that produces tailor-made women, fantastically-sheared poodles and dock tailed horses. CUPID A driver of sharp darts. CUPIDITY A driver of sharp deals. CYNIC A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. All work and no play makes Jack A Dead One. D Out of fight, out of coin.--The Pugilist's Plaint. |
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