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The Foolish Dictionary

Author:
Gideon Wurdz
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Various
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Ratings
Book
19
Narrator
5
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Duration
1 hour 46 minutes
Summary
“The Foolish Dictionary” was written by “Gideon Wurdz” and was published in 1904. According to the beginning of the book, it is “An exhausting work of reference to un-certain English words, their origin, meaning, legitimate and illegitimate use…” This a a short but amusing dictionary which “redefines” words in some interesting ways. Funny and sometimes bizarre observations are sprinkled throughout. In keeping with the policy to read, rather than attempt to rewrite, books – even those with offensive content – nothing has been omitted. While many of the definitions may just seem confusing or “corny” to modern readers, there are a couple that also might be considered “objectionable,” particularly in section 10, which contains offensive content of a racial nature.
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I love the book for a fact

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

Sounded very outdated and boring

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2019

I feel the in one of the parts it was very racist

The Foolish Dictionary

The Foolish Dictionary

Author: Gideon Wurdz
Read by: Various
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