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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LIBRARY From Fr. libre, meaning free, and proper name ANDY. Something free from Andy Carnegie. LINKS Found in sausages and golf courses, and both full of hazards. LION A cruel beast who never patronizes the barber and is always bearded in his den, yet will furnish a close shave if you get near enough. LOBSTER The edible lobster is found off the New England Coast. The two-legged species is found everywhere. All kinds are green, but when roasted turn a bright red. Soubrettes are very dependent on both varieties for a living; together they furnish her with food, raiment, flats, diamonds, and occasionally indigestion. LOBSTER-NEWBURG A dish ordered at hotels by those who usually get beans at home. LOVE A man's insane desire to become a woman's meal-ticket. LOVER An ardent admirer who says, "Yes, dearest, I will shovel the snow of the lake so that we can go skating!" and, after marriage remarks, "What! Shovel the snow off the walk for you? Well, I should say not! I'm no chore boy." Hell is paved with good intentions--also asbestos. |
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