Jansenism.
Meaning unknown, but any reference to it is swank.
Letter J — 17 entries
← Front PageMeaning unknown, but any reference to it is swank.
Everything there is made of china.
All vases in museums are of jasper.
As good as a gun if you only know how to throw it.
Always preceded by "frenzied." Fearsome passion. Eyebrows that meet in the middle a sign of jealousy.
Have a hand in every revolution. Nobody has any idea how numerous they are. Do not refer to the "battle of the Jesuits."
Always call him M. Josse.
"Sons of Israel." All Jews are spectacle vendors.
Deplore the breed.
Its members are all gay, young dogs and very wealthy. Say simply, "The Jockey"—very swank: implies you belong.
When an Englishman's name is not known, he is called John Bull.
The mother of fun and games. Never mention her daughters.
An excellent career if one wants to marry an heiress. All judges are pederasts. The robe inspires respect.
Made of an unknown substance.
Do everything you can to get off it.
Disbelieve it.
Never worry about it.