Kiss. n. A word invented by the poets as a rhyme for "bliss".

The partisan strife in which the people of the country are permitted to periodically engage does not tend to the development of ugly traits of character, but merely discloses those that preexist.

WHEAT, n. A cereal from which a tolerably good whisky can be made; . . . also for bread. The French are said to eat more bread "per capita" of population than any other people, which is natural, for only they know how to make the stuff palatable.

IGNORAMUS, n. A person unacquainted with certain kinds of knowledge familiar to yourself, and having certain other kinds that you know nothing about.

Here's to woman! Would that we could fold into her arms without falling into her hands.

Pray: To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.

Cabbage: a familiar kitchen-garden vegetable about as large and wise as a man's head.