FLAT A series of padded cells, commonly found in cities, in which
are confined harmless monomaniacs who imagine Home to be a Sardine
Box.
FLATTERY Cologne water, to be smelled of but not swallowed.
FLUE An escape for hot air.
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.
FOOT-PATH Chicago, Ill.
FOOTBALL A clever subterfuge for carrying on prize-fights under
the guise of a reputable game.
FOREIGNER One who is eligible to the police force. From Grk.
fero, to carry off, and enara, spoils. One who carries off the
spoils.
FORBEARANCE The spirit of toleration shown when a man who knows,
patiently listens to a fool who does not.
FRANC Twenty cents, in French.
FRANKFURTERS Four for twenty, in German. Derived from frank,
open, and fortitude, meaning brave.
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