There once was a man from Nantucket…

The OEDILF, or “Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form“, is currently working on entries aa- through ba-. Its a dictionary where the definitions are given in the form of limericks.

You can search, browse by topic or by author. It’s going to take a long time to finish! So maybe you want to sign up and contribute… they could use your help!

My favorite so far…. (but maybe because I just finished a project on anime & manga)

animation, anime by speedysnail (Limerick #582)
Tuning into your local kids’ station,
You’re likely to see animation:
From stop-motion clay
To Japan’s anime,
There’s many a moving creation.

Thanks to Researchbuzz for the pointer!