WORDS USED IN THIS ISSUE

cheeseparings – cheese peels, saved only by the very poor or the tightwad; worthless scraps, miserly economizing; scrimping.

omphaloskepsis – meditation while gazing at one’s naval.

exarch – 1.) a Byzantine big shot. 2.) a Bulgarian ecclesiastical big shot. 3.) an ecclasiastical batman.

scansorial – pertaining to, capable of or adapted for climbing.

patriot – one who loves, supports and defends his country. Term first associated with those who rebel against an oppressive government.

chaology – the study of chaos.

democracy – rule by the majority.

pollard – 1.) an animal that has lost its horns 2.) a severely pruned tree 3.) to kill rabbits by feeding them poisoned grain.

pozzy-wallah – a jam lover (British slang).

flapdragon – a game of catching candy from burning brandy.