KILT, n. A costume sometimes worn by Scotchmen in America and Americans in Scotland.

Noise: a stench in the ear.

Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.

LIVER, n. A large red organ thoughtfully provided by nature to be bilious with. The liver is heaven's best gift to the goose; without it that bird would be unable to supply us with the Strasbourg "pate".

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.

SATIRE, n. An obsolete kind of literary composition in which the vices and follies of the author's enemies were expounded with imperfect tenderness.