The Foolish Dictionary / An exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use, confused by a few pictures [not included]

by Gideon Wurdz

Charity begins at home—but ends when you reach The Cook.

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QUACK The Duck family's favorite physician.

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QUAIL

v. t., To shrink—a characteristic of the bird when ordered in a restaurant.

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QUEEN One entitled to rule a nation, make up a deck, or beat a knave.