Chapter III

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From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

later than; following

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

for the reason that

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

for the most part

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

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From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

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From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

the organ of sight

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

in a humorous manner

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

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From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

no person; not anyone

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

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From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

of or relating to or dealing with philology

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

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From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a humorous play on words

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

plural of “pun” — a humorous play on words

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

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From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

not often

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [18] ANTIQUITY OF PUNS AND ENIGMAS, _By the learned Author of Hermes._ On the subject of puns the late learned author of Hermes and Philological Inquiries has the following remarks and extracts:

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A Pun seldom regards MEANING, being chiefly confined to SOUND.

third-person singular of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

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From this reading _Hunc_ Regem _occide; operum Hoc mihi crede tuorum est_.

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From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

at the time that

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

in or at the place that

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

which person or people

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Horace gives a sad example of this _spurious_ wit, where (as _Dryden_ humorously translates it) he makes _Persius_ the buffoon exhort the patriot _Brutus_ to kill Mr. King, that is, _Rupilius Rex_, because _Brutus_, when he slew _Cæsar_, had been accustomed to KING-KILLING.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.

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From this reading We have a worse attempt in _Homer_, where _Ulysses_ makes _Polypheme_ believe his name was ΟΤΤΙΣ, and where the dull _Cyclops_, after he had lost his eye, upon being asked by his brethren who had done so much mischief, replies, 'twas done by ΟΤΤΙΣ, that is, by NOBODY.