Namely, 62

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

62: draconian: harsh, unfairly demanding (from Draco, a 7^th-century BCE Athenian law-giver known for his harsh laws and enforcement; first known use of word, 1775)

The rules seemed so draconian

For kindergarten class.

Yes, not too Washingtonian—

But since I wished to pass,

I followed them—yes, all the rules—

But sneaked around a bit.

I was a clever, tricky lad

And never did get hit.

But on our graduation day

From kindergarten class,

The teacher said, “You’re sneaky, Dan—

And so you will not pass!”

I wept as only five-year-olds

Can weep when they are hurt.

So I will graduate next year—

And feel all year like dirt.