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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GALLANTRY This word is now almost obsolete. It was formerly employed to express a deferential attention on the part of the man who in a crowded car gave up his seat to the ladies. GAMBLER From the Grk. gumnos, stripped to the skin. And the gambler's the one that does it. GARDEN From the Fr. garantir, to make good. Hence, a place where lovers make good. GARLIC From Grk. gar, for, and Lat. liceor, to bid. Good for the biddies. GEM A breakfast muffin. With the newly married, syn. for "a precious stone." GERM A bit of animal life living in water. GERMAN More animal life, living on beer. GIRAFFE The champion rubber-neck of the world, and the longest thirst on record. GLOBE An all-round proposition which has furnished its shareholders a living for several thousand years, though its stock is two-thirds water. GOAT The honored founder and oldest inhabitant of Harlem, N. Y. |
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