FLATTERY Cologne water, to be smelled of but not swallowed.


FLUE An escape for hot air.

FLUENCY The art of releasing the same.


FLUSH From Grk. phlox, heat. A rush of color to the cheek, or hand, caused by bodily—or poker—heat.


FLY A familiar summer boarder who mingles with the cream of society, gets stuck on the butter and leaves his specs behind.


FLY-SCREEN An arrangement for keeping flies in the house.