A person of greater enterprise than discretion, who in embracing an opportunity has formed an unfortunate attachment.

PIGMY, n. One of a tribe of very small men found by ancient travelers in many parts of the world, but by modern in Central Africa only. The Pigmies are so called to distinguish them from the bulkier Caucasians - who are Hogmies.

PROPHECY, n. The art and practice of selling one's credibility for future delivery.

FIDDLE, n. An instrument to tickle human ears by friction of a horse's tail on the entrails of a cat.

Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.

God alone knows the future, but only an historian can alter the past.

MAGIC, n. An art of converting superstition into coin. There are other arts serving the same high purpose, but the discreet lexicographer does not name them.