April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly.

MANICHEISM, n. The ancient Persian doctrine of an incessant warfare between Good and Evil. When Good gave up the fight the Persians joined the victorious Opposition.

ADDER, n. A species of snake. So called from its habit of adding funeral outlays to the other expenses of living.

Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

ENOUGH, pro. All there is in the world if you like it.

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

A trite popular saying, or proverb. (Figurative and colloquial.) So called because it makes its way into a wooden head. Following are examples of old saws fitted with new teeth.