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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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