Namely, 38

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

38: volt: a standard unit of electromotive force that drives current—abbreviation: V (from Alessandro Volta, 1745–1827, Italian physicist; invented electric battery; first known use of word, 1873)

You gotta watch out—volt is volt—

And bunches can give quite a jolt

If you behave like some dim dolt.

You’re standing in a puddle, Yo—

The lights are out—but you should know

(Unless, of course, you’re very slow)

That playing with the fuse box then

Is how to lose your famous grin

And go for an electric spin.