The Foolish Dictionary An exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use, confused by a few pictures [not included]

"The Foolish Dictionary" by Gideon Wurdz is a humorous and satirical take on language where words receive absurd and witty definitions, seemingly from the early 1900s. The collection mimics a real dictionary, but it aims for comedy rather than serious information. Wurdz, acting as a playful writer of definitions, creates amusing and sometimes insightful reflections on language and people. The book opens by declaring its intent to amuse, offering comical definitions for about five hundred words. The initial words set the tone, transforming regular words into jokes and offering unusual perspectives on ideas like "advice," "alcohol," and "democracy" to make society’s habits funny.