A Derivation
Anon
Genre: | Reportage, Spoof |
Subjects: | Chemistry, Language, Gender |
Reports that Mr Punch informed 'a charming young lady philosopher' that aniline was 'derived from anile', the meaning being 'that when people grow anile, they ought to dye'. | |
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