MONOPOLY A modern device for impoverishing others. From Grk. monux, swift-footed, and polloi, the people. A swift kick for the people.
MOON The only lighting monopoly that never made money.
MORTGAGE From Fr. mort, death, and Eng. gag, to choke. A lawyer's invention for choking property to death.
MOSQUITO A small insect designed by God to make us think better of flies.
MOTH An unfortunate acquaintance who is always in the hole. And the only ones who try to get him out are his enemies.