A nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful Providence for the fattening of the poor.
PIE, n. An advance agent of the reaper whose name is Indigestion.
Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having.
Confidante: One entrusted by A with the secrets of B confided to herself by C.
ANTIPATHY, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.
DELUGE, n. A notable first experiment in baptism which washed away the sins (and sinners) of the world.