Foolish Dictionary

18 - Legal and Local Holidays in the United States

5 min · 18. nov. 2025
episode 18 - Legal and Local Holidays in the United States cover

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Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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episode 18 - Legal and Local Holidays in the United States artwork

18 - Legal and Local Holidays in the United States

Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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episode 17 - A Few Mythological and Classical Names artwork

17 - A Few Mythological and Classical Names

Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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episode 16 - Postage and Postal Information artwork

16 - Postage and Postal Information

Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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episode 15 - Letter U - Z artwork

15 - Letter U - Z

Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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episode 14 - Letter T artwork

14 - Letter T

Dive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyebrows, particularly in section 10, which contains racially charged content. Join Maddie as she guides you through this entertaining exploration of language.

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