RESORT (SUMMER) A place where the tired grow more tired. From
Eng. rest, and Grk. orizo, to limit. A place where rest is
limited.

REST A trade in which every hobo holds a Union Card for life.

RESTAURANT An institution for the spread of dyspepsia. From Lat.
restauro, to repair, and Grk. anti, against. After patronizing,
you're "up against repairs."

RHETORIC Language in a dress suit.

RICE An effective field-piece, used for assaulting Chinamen or the
newly-married.

ROQUEFORT A kind of cheese whose odor puts it easily in the first
rank.

ROYCROFTER A successful book-maker on the East Aurora turf. From
Fr. roi, king, and old Saxon crofter, or grafter. King of
Grafters.

RUMOR The long-distance champion of the Human Race--a monster with
more tales
than an octopus.

RUST Physical dullness.

RUSTIC Mental dullness.