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Cupid’s Cyclopedia

by Oliver Herford and John Cecil Clay

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O

O has its origin in the Wedding Ring and is the symbol of Eternity. It seems to have been used by all the peoples of the Earth, as we find it in the Babylonian, Archaic, Old Aramæan, Cypriote, and practically in all writings of all times.

From its very shape it means happiness and content.

O girls will be Orderly, and in olden times were fond of Osculation. The men are often Odd, Ostentatious, and Overbearing.

Oceans. A minute measure of Love.
Oh! An exclamation meaning “this is so sudden.”
Onions. Should never be eaten alone.
Opportunity. An invitation of Fate.
Osculation. A game of chance.
Own. To possess. From onus, a burden.

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