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_aWurdz, Gideon, _d1875- |
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_aThe Foolish Dictionary : _bAn exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use, confused by a few pictures [not included] |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Garcia, Michelle Croyle, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Foolish Dictionary" by Gideon Wurdz is a whimsical collection of humorous definitions and playful reflections on the English language, likely written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted work parodies traditional dictionaries by offering comically absurd definitions for a variety of words, mixing wit with satire to entertain readers. The author, adopting the persona of a playful lexicographer, aims to provide both amusement and a clever commentary on the quirks of language and human behavior. The opening of "The Foolish Dictionary" introduces readers to the author's intention of creating a light-hearted reference guide rather than a serious linguistic work. The preface explains Wurdz's aim to contribute to the gaiety of the times, with a selection of around five hundred words, each defined with a humorous twist. The opening entries showcase the unique style of the dictionary, with definitions that are both absurd and insightful, turning common words into sources of laughter. For example, the definitions for terms like "advice," "alcohol," and "democracy" cleverly reflect societal observations, inviting readers to see familiar concepts from a fresh and entertaining perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican wit and humor | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish language -- Dictionaries -- Humor | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish language -- Semantics -- Humor | ||
| 653 | _aVocabulary -- Humor | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1989 |
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