Namely, 21

NAMELY

eponyms (EP-uh-nimz)

a word based on or derived from a person's name.

First Known Use: mid-19^th century

“What’s in a Name?”

Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, 2.2­­

21: leotard: a form-fitting, one-piece garment that covers the torso; it may or may not have sleeves, and is often worn by acrobats, dancers and skaters (from Jules Leotard, 1838–70, French aerial gymnast; he popularized the clothing that now bears his name; song “The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze” is about him; first use of word—1886)

I have not worn a leotard—

The reason is not very hard

To figure out. It’s certain that

The leotard would show my … fat.

And that is not a happy thought.

So will I ever wear one? Not!

You won’t ask for my autograph

If all I do is make you laugh.

So … picture me … a leotard!

It’s something you can’t disregard.

It’s now forever in your brain,

Where it will have enduring reign!