In'ards, n. pl. The stomach, heart, soul, and other bowels.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The word 'In'ards' is defined humorously to include both physical organs and abstract qualities like soul.
- In plain terms
- Internal parts include stomach, heart, and soul.
- What can you take from it?
- Language blends physical and spiritual concepts loosely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lies inside a person?
- How do we define self?
Another view
The definition mixes literal anatomy with metaphorical ideas.
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