Namely, 116

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

116: quixotic: foolishly idealistic (from the novel Don Quixote de La Mancha by Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, 1547–1616; first known use, 1718)

So off he went—quixotic quest—

His stallion pranced—it was the best.

Then he arrived—the Super Bowl!

So he dismounted—took a stroll.

The fans just swarmed him—he was charmed—

In fact, he felt a bit … disarmed.

He looked and saw his lance was gone—

His horse was stolen—what a con!

He walked back home in deep disgrace—

Such disappointment on his face.

And then it was he took a vow:

“I think I’ll stick to windmills now!”