CONGRESS, n. A body of men who meet to repeal laws.

OATH, n. In law, a solemn appeal to the Deity, made binding upon the conscience by a penalty for perjury.

TALK, v.t. To commit an indiscretion without temptation, from an impulse without purpose.

PLEONASM, n. An army of words escorting a corporal of thought.

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.

Backbite: To ''speak of a man as you find him'' when he can't find you.

MOUSE, n. An animal which strews its path with fainting women.