REPRESENTATIVE, n. In national politics, a member of the Lower House in this world, and without discernible hope of promotion in the next.

According to the most trustworthy statistics the number of adult Dullards in the United States is but little short of thirty millions, including the statisticians.

ARSENIC, n. A kind of cosmetic greatly affected by the ladies, whom it greatly affects in turn.

Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.

WITCH, n. (1) Any ugly and repulsive old woman, in a wicked league with the devil. (2) A beautiful and attractive young woman, in wickedness a league beyond the devil.

Democracy is defended in 3 stages. Ballot Box, Jury Box, Cartridge Box.

IMBECILITY, n. A kind of divine inspiration, or sacred fire affecting censorious critics of this dictionary.