53 definitions by Jon Davis

demigod

A human who has been made into a god; a transcendent human; a person who has qualities of a god.

Catholics view Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a demigod.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

demigods

Plural of demigod.

Catholics view the saints as demigods.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

20th century

The years 1901 A.D. to 2000 A.D., identified as the twentieth century of the world since the start of A.D.

The electrical grid in the eastern U.S. was the declared as "the great electrical system of the 20th century". The problem is, this is the 21st century.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

tax

Tribute paid to a tyrant.

Government taxes account for a third of the typical American's income. No wonder the wives can't stay home and take care of the kids!

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

lack

The state of being negative. Void.

This chocolate lacks sugar; it isn't sweet!

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

execution

The carrying out of something.

The event or occurance of a thing that is executed.

The execution of this software will result in a virus spreading all over the Internet.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

mistake

An action that leads to the word, "Oops?"

See fool, sin, error, marriage

I made a tragic mistake.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004