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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the guise of a reputable game.
FOREIGNER One who is eligible to the police force. From Grk. fero, to carry off, and enara, spoils. One who carries off the spoils. FORBEARANCE The spirit of toleration shown when a man who knows, patiently listens to a fool who does not. FRANC Twenty cents, in French. FRANKFURTERS Four for twenty, in German. Derived from frank, open, and fortitude, meaning brave. Sold in the open and eaten by the brave. FROST An old flame after the engagement is broken off. FUN Joy. FUNCTION Devoid of joy. As ye sew, so shall ye rip. G Money makes the mayor go.--Proverbs of Politics. GALLON From the Fr. galonner, to make tight. Note, one is |
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