The Foolish Dictionary Words starting with G

GALLANTRY : This word is now almost obsolete. It was formerly employed to express a deferential attention on the part of the man who in a crowded car gave up his seat to the ladies.
GALLON : From the Fr. galonner, to make tight. Note, one is sufficient.
GAMBLER : From the Grk. gumnos, stripped to the skin. And the gambler's the one that does it.
GARDEN : From the Fr. garantir, to make good. Hence, a place where lovers make good.
GARLIC : From Grk. gar, for, and Lat. liceor, to bid. Good for the biddies.

GEM : A breakfast muffin. With the newly married, syn. for "a precious stone."
GERM : A bit of animal life living in water.
GERMAN : More animal life, living on beer.
GIRAFFE : The champion rubber-neck of the world, and the longest thirst on record.
GLOBE : An all-round proposition which has furnished its shareholders a living for several thousand years, though its stock is two-thirds water.

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