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]
    A tough fall.

     BUNCO

    The art of disseminating knowledge in the rural districts.

     BY-STANDER

    One who is injured in a street fight.

     CAB

    Affair for a drive.

     CABBY

    Driver for a fare.

    CACHINNATION

    The hysterical "Ha-Ha." Syn. for Carrie Nation.

     CADDIE

    A small boy, employed at a liberal stipend to lose balls for others and find them for himself.

     CAFE

    A place where the public pays the proprietor for the privilege of tipping the waiters for something to eat.

     CAJOLE

    v. t., From Grk.

     kalos

    , beautiful, and Eng.

     jolly


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