The Foolish Dictionary Words starting with F
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.
FOOT : The understanding of a girl from the west.
FOOTBALL : A clever subterfuge for carrying on prize-fights under the guise of a reputable game.
FOOT-PATH : Chicago, Ill.
FORBEARANCE : The spirit of toleration shown when a man who knows, patiently listens to a fool who does not.
FOREIGNER : One who is eligible to the police force. From Grk. fero, to carry off, and enara, spoils. One who carries off the spoils.
FRANC : Twenty cents, in French.
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