[Fictionary] Havier - Ranjit gets the next word

[fictioneric at cluemail.com]

>Havier - n. - a foreign guest-worker, particularly one granted entry 
>in order to do a particular skilled job who proves unable to perform 
>that task, but stays on nonetheless.
>
>"Wigs were formerly used instead of brooms in Ireland for sweeping 
>or dusting tables, stairs, etc. The Editor doubted the fact till he 
>saw a havier of great age sweep down a flight of stairs with his 
>wig; he afterwards put it on his head again with the utmost 
>composure, and said, 'Oh, please your honour, it's never a bit the 
>worse.'"  Maria Edgeworth, Castle Rackrent.

About my definition:  It's named after Javier Lopez, relief pitcher 
for the Boston Red Sox, who has proved so woeful this year that at 
one point he was moved to the outfield, with utility outfielder 
Jonathan Van Every brought in to pitch 2/3 of an inning.

And the quotation is real.

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-- Eric   |   fictioneric at cluemail.com