Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Libelous
LIBELOUS,adj. In the nature of an unprivileged excommunication.
As I plant my flag here...let me just say, that I have nothing to say about Libelous.
ReplyDeletelibelous - Synonym for: The libel louse that libeled us.
ReplyDeleteSlander recorded for posterity.
ReplyDeleteLibelous: A lie about us. (We can lie about them if'n we want to.)
ReplyDeleteLOL Doug! Good definition.
ReplyDeleteNot quite true enough.
ReplyDeleteCharacterized by a marked preoccupation with lust and lasciviousness.
ReplyDeleteoh no, wait...
OOOOh, that's libidinous
LIBELOUS, adj - The Pope sure does have his hands full at this moment in time
ReplyDeleteLIBELOUS, adj. as in libel to get us in trouble.
ReplyDeleteWow. I never knew LIBELOUS, (adj.) had so many definitions. I guess another one I can add is:
ReplyDelete2010 Update: Just Three Words.
You sound so innocent saying that, Mo'a.
ReplyDeletePoobah, the liable louse?
As it should be, Hobbes.
I say it is, Actonbell!
Ya darn tootin', TLP.
What do you mean by that, Atiel?
That too, Coop.
Logo, try to stay focused.
Lordy yes, Thom. And to many of his kinfolk have had the same.
Doesn't take long these days, either, Quilly.
Well said, Karen.
whew... saved by the DA issuing indictments. ...
ReplyDeleteUnprivileged?
ReplyDelete;)