The Silly Syclopedia is a humorous and entertaining book that was originally published in 1908. Written by Bilger, Billy, it contains a collection of daffynishuns (definitions) of the words and phrases commonly used by midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy. The book is a compilation of slang language spoken by the midshipmen, and it provides a unique insight into the language and culture of the naval academy during that time period. The Silly Syclopedia...
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