Looks Can Fool You, 67

het·ero·nym

Noun: one of two or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]

that differ in pronunciation and meaning

(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)

First Known Use: circa 1889

67: subject

“Subject the subject to a search!”

The angry officer declared.

“We can’t let guys like him besmirch

Those things for which we all have cared!”

The warrant, good—the judge had signed.

They tore the subject’s place apart.

And what did all those searches find?

Beneath the floor—a beating heart!

“Now this is awfully weird!” cried one—

“It really freaks me out here, Yo!”

But Fate was merely having fun,

Alluding to old Edgar Poe!