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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JURY Twelve men chosen to decide who has the better lawyer. JUSTICE Fair play; often sought, but seldom discovered, in company with Law. A chip of the old block--A daughter of the Tenderloin. K One man's meat is another man's finish--Canned Beef in Cuba. KANGAROO A hard drinker from Australia, especially fond of hops, and generally carrying a load. KATYDID A gossiping grasshopper who is always meddling in Katy's affairs. KEEPSAKE Something given us by someone we've forgotten. KERNELS or COLONELS Articles often found in cores (or corps) and frequently surrounded by shells. KEROSENE An alleged provider of heat and light. From Lat. carus, meaning expensive and seneo, to be weak; expensive but weak. For further explanation, consult Standard Oil Company. KEYHOLE A frequent test for sobriety. |
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