a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

refuse given to hogs; swill

requiring painstaking care

a vicious or depraved person; villain

a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt

an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

sleepy; drowsy

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture

acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle