Rum, n. Generically, fiery liquors that produce madness in total abstainers.

Genealogy, n. An account of one's descent from a man who did not particularly care to trace his own.

In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.

HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.

Accordion, n. An instrument in harmony with the sentiments of an assassin.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smoldering one

MACE, n. A staff of office signifying authority. Its form, that of a heavy club, indicates its original purpose and use in dissuading from dissent.