A pack of cigarettes =
Tear case to pick "fag".
Erik Bodin, 1932 |
The pair of boots =
A foot pries both.
Palea, Mystic Tree,1899 |
A pair of patent leather shoes =
Thereat a foot-apparel shines.
Amaranth, TE, 1910 |
Panties =
A step-in.
Author unknown |
Pantomimes =
Mimes on tap.
R.E. Reizenstein, 1935 |
Parables =
Able raps.
E.S. Crow, TE, 1914 |
Parental =
Paternal.
Jason, AP, 1902 |
Parental =
Prenatal.
Author unknown |
Parenthesis =
Phrase set in.
Byrnhec, TEE, 1898 |
Paradise Regained =
Dead respire again.
Author unknown, Notes & Queries, 1853 |
Parishioner =
I hire parson.
Author unknown, Walsh's Handbook of Literary Curiosities, 1892 |
Parish priest =
Spirit shaper.
Author unknown |
Parliament =
Partial men.
Author unknown, Walsh's Handbook of Literary Curiosities, 1892 |
Parliaments =
Are an M.P. list.
George B. King, 1934 |
The Parsonage ‡
So pagan there.
Hoho, TE, 1960 |
Partisan =
Raps anti.
Jason, AP, 1906 |
Past due =
Date's up.
Quiz, TE, 1993 |
Pastorship =
Parish post.
Kea, TE, 1994 |
The pastries =
Pies, tarts, eh?
Violet, NP, 1907 |
A patent medicine =
I'd menace patient.
Molemi, TE, 1922 |
Patisserie =
i.e., pastries.
Resolute, TE, 1920 |
Payment received =
Every cent paid me.
D. C. Ver, GD, 1897 |
The penitential season =
Note it is a Lenten phase.
D.C. Ver, The Diamondalian, 1897 |
Pentium Processor =
Computerises porn.
William Tunstall-Pedoe, AG, 1995 |
Penuriousness =
No use in purses.
Author unknown |
Penuriousness =
No purses in use.
M.C.S., C, 1901 |
Penuriousness =
Pennies sour us.
M.C.S., C, 1901 |
Perpetual motion =
I pump eternal too.
Stocles, C, 1898 |
The pharmacist =
Ah, part chemist.
Alyco, Thedom, 1889 |
The Pharos of Alexandria =
A fit halo adorns her apex.
Author unknown |
General Pinochet =
Chile parent gone.
Author unknown |
General Pinochet =
The replacing one.
Author unknown |
Pirates =
Sea trip.
Gerald Lee Bergerson (age 11), 1968 |
Pittance =
A cent tip.
The Duke, TEE, 1913 |
Playmates =
Ay, pals met.
Loris B. Curtis, 1935 |
Plowshare =
Helps a row.
Enavlicm, TE, 1912 |
Poachers =
Cop hares.
Nox, The Brighton Item, 1927 |
Pocket handkerchief =
Oft reach'd pink cheek.
Author unknown |
Poetry =
Try Poe.
Hoosier, TE, 1934 |
Point =
On tip.
D.C. Ver, TE, 1919 |
Policeman =
Menial cop.
O.W.L., Mystic Laurels, 1885 |
A policeman's whistle =
I am seen with all cops.
Viking, TE, 133 |
Police protection =
Let cop cope in riot.
P.O. Stage, GD, 1905 |
Political opponents =
Opposite in poll cant.
Atlantis, TE, 1920 |
Poorhouse =
O, our hopes!
Author unknown |
Postman =
No stamp?
Author unknown |
The Postmaster-General =
He's top letters manager.
Tunste, TE, 1924 |
Postponed =
Stopped: No.
Towhead, TE, 1922 |
The poultry dealers =
They do rear pullets.
Viking, TE, 1937 |
Precaution =
I put on care.
Molemi, date unknown |
Predestination =
I pertain to ends.
Lord Elwood, NP, 1907 |
Predomination =
I'd remain on top.
Chris, TE, 1913 |
Premeditation =
I ponder it, mate.
Author unknown |
Premeditations =
At times I ponder.
Rusticus, AP, 1906 |
Presbyterian =
Best in prayer.
Author unknown, Farmer's Almanac, 1838 |
Presidential elections =
I see politics enter land.
Amaranth, date unknown |
Prestidigitation =
Presto! A digit in it.
Spud, TE, 1923 |
The Prince of Darkness =
Arch-fiend sent pokers.
Sphinx, The Study, 1890 |
Produce =
Due crop.
Rosiemont, AP, 1902 |
The professional gambler =
He'll bear profits on games.
Ab Struse, TE, 1984 |
The professional gambler =
Reaps the blame for losing.
Gi Gantic, AP, 1908 |
The professional wrestler =
No sport left where I rassle.
Viking, TE, 1964 |
Prognosis =
Signs: poor.
Hap, TE, 1975 |
A promissory note =
Payor remits soon.
Author unknown |
The proof readers =
Defeat shop error.
D.C. Ver, TE, 1920 |
The prosecuting attorney =
Note he gets party in court.
Atlantis, TE, 1911 |
Prosecutor =
Court poser.
Author unknown |
Prosperity =
Is property.
Arty Fishel, Study, 1886 |
Protectionism =
Nice to imports.
Hercules, TE, 1928 |
Protection to American industries =
O, certain duties on certain imports.
Anonyme, Mystic Retreat, 1889 |
The public art galleries =
Large picture halls, I bet.
Amaranth, TE, 1913 |
The pugilist =
"Pug" his title.
Awl Wrong, TE, 1926 |
The Pullman sleeping cars =
"An upper's hell," gents claim.
Viking, Geagua Leader, date unknown |
Punishment =
Nine thumps.
Farmer's Almanack, 1812 |
Purchasing =
Ring up cash.
George B. King, 1936 |
The pyramids of Egypt =
Thy prim tops defy age.
Author unknown, Enigmatic Oddities, 1903 |
| Psychiatrist =
Sit, chat, pay, sir.
O.V. Michaelsen, 1994 |
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