Finnegan pin n. a non-existent part or tool; a thing whose name is forgotten or unknown; a doo-dad or thingamajig. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Finnegan pin n. a non-existent part or tool; a thing whose name is forgotten or unknown; a doo-dad or thingamajig. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
We tend to take the index of a book for granted, but centuries ago, these helpful lists were viewed with suspicion. Some even worried that indexes would harm reading comprehension! A witty new book tells the story. Plus, the Latin term bona fides...
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