JOKE A form of humor enjoyed by some and misunderstood by most; in England, requiring a diagram, raised letters and a club.


JOLLY v. t., To "con" or "josh."

JOLLY BOAT The Ship of State.


JUDGE One who sits on a bench in a court, frames sentences and finishes crooks for a living, and swears continually.


JULEP An insidious friend from the South, who hands you a mint and gives you a sweet spirit, followed shortly by a Bun.


JURY Twelve men chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.