--Snollygoster n. (SNOL-ee-gos-tuhr) A crafty, lying person.
--Copper-bottomed adj. (kop-uhr-BOT-uhmd) Reliable; genuine; simon-pure.
--Hymeneal adj. (hy-muh-NEE-uhl) Relating to a wedding or marriage.
--Gobemouche n. (GOB-moosh) A gullible or credulous person.
--Black Dog n. Depression.
--Fabian adj. (FAY-bee-uhn) Avoiding direct confrontation; cautious; delaying.
--Highbinder n. (HY-byn-duhr) A swindler or corrupt politician.
--Jackleg (JAK-leg) adj. Unskilled; unprincipled. N. An unskilled or untrustworthy person.
--Stridulant adj. (STRIJ-uh-luhnt) Shrill-sounding.
--Monophobia n. (mon-uh-FOH-bee-uh) A fear of being alone.
--Sillage n. (see-AHZH) The scent that lingers from behind a perfume.
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