Fumes

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fumes A. 1. The product of a failed evocation, liable to sprain a limb. 2. Born, jacketed, sent on his way from the altar where Abraham failed in duty; named Ishmael when the name should be Isaac, named Isaac when the name should be Ishmael. 3. The by-product of vapor, it's remainder. 4. False testimony, a simulacra. 5. Emanatory remnant, a clue.

Extrapolation


Fumes was the name of a squealer in Blood Red Blues who had nevertheless attended several Vatican Breakfasts.

Usage


"This culture is running on whatchacall, fumes."

-- Televy Gide, in his fortunate confession.

"If a bullet could talk, this bullet shot fume like a foamy thigh."

-- from Blood Red Blues.

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