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 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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With half a million English words to choose from, modesty has been the watchword, and the author has confined himself to the treatment of only about half a thousand. How wise, flippant, sober or stupid, this treatment has been, it is for the reader alone to judge. How ever, if from epigram, derivative or pure absurdity, there be born a single laugh between the lids, the laborer will accredit himself worthy of his hire.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a humorous compilation of over 5,000 witty, sarcastic, and nonsensical definitions of the English language compiled in the early 20th century. The author takes a playful jab at the seriousness of the English language, mocking the likes of Webster and Worcester, while satirizing everything from human behavior to modern inventions. Its absurd and epigrammatic approach to language reflects the social and cultural landscape of its time, making it an amusing read for those looking for a lighthearted take on the English language. The book offers a glimpse into the history of language, as well as insights into the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259438137_0
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