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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