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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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pictures, develops crops, liquidates the ice business and tans
skins on the side. Profits by his daily rays and always has a
shine.

SYMPATHY Feeling for others very noticeable in Blind Man's Buff.

SYNDICATE A conspiracy to extend the modest business established
by Captain Kidd.


Fortune knocks only once at a man's door--And she's the worst
Knocker in the world.

T

Brevity is the soul of wit--and the sole charm of a bicycle skirt.


TAILOR One who takes your measure on first sight, gives you a fit,
sews you up and follows suit until paid.

TALK A continuous performance playing daily and nightly
engagements, with Woman as the star and Man confined in the Family
Circle.

TELEGRAM A form of correspondence sent by a man in a hurry and
carried by a boy in sleep.

TELEPHONE From Eng. tell, to talk, and Grk. phonos, murder. A
machine in which talk is murdered.
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