ERRATIC Full of mistakes.


ETHER One of the world's three great composers—the others being Gas and Chloroform—whose airs are popular among the suffering.


ETIQUETTE A convenient code of conduct which makes Lying a virtue and Snobbishness a righteous deed.


EVOLUTION A clever trick performed by one Darwin, who made a monkey of Adam.


EXCURSION From ex. former, and Grk. kairo, to enjoy. Hence, a tiresome journey—formerly an enjoyment—sold at half price.