Namely, 36

NAMELY

eponyms (EP-uh-nimz)

words 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

36: silhouette: the outline of a dark shape on a light background; often the profile (side view) of a human face (from Étienne de Silhouette, 1709–67, French controller general of finances, perhaps from his ephemeral tenure; first known use of word, 1783)

I never look too hard (you bet!)

And my own swelling silhouette.

It’s sad enough to know it’s there—

It’s worse to look at it—or stare.

It’s better, as I’ve come to know,

To just pretend it’s not there—no!

To think, instead, the shape I’m in

Is ripped—and cut—and film-star thin!