In memory The Count of Connotation
(November 13 1917 – February 27 1991)
In this dark time, we; the Duke of Definition
.. The Minister of Meaning
... The Earl of Essence
... And the Undersecretary of Understanding would like to take some time to remember our good
.. Our Faithful
... Our consistent
...Our exceptional friend
.. Companion
... Comrade
... And ally, the Count of Connotation.
He served the court of Dictionopolis with skill, always ready to offer a perfectly accurate synonym. (For, why use one word when you can use them all?) He will remain forever in our hearts, even after we, too, pass on
.. Die
... Burn out
... Drop dead, and his kind face will never be forgotten. We wish him the best
.. The finest
... The greatest
... The topmost in his future endeavors in the realm beyond.
With love,
.. amour,
... affection,
... and care,
The Duke of Definition
The Minister of Meaning
The Earl of Essence
& the Undersecretary of Understanding
