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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Beggars should never be choosers--though the beggar often chews what he begs. S A miss is as good as her smile. SADDUCEE A person holding skeptical religious views. Hopeless, hence sad you see. SAILOR A man who makes his living on water but never touches it on shore. SANDWICH An unsuccessful attempt to make both ends meat. SAUSAGE An aftermath of the dog-days. SCAFFOLD A work of art that rarely fails to get a hanging. SCARECROW An operator who repeatedly corners corn, without caws. SCORCHER A chauffeur in an all-fired hurry. SCULPTOR A poor unfortunate who makes faces and busts. SELF-MADE Complimentary term for a respectable crook. |
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