tools of ignorance
n.— «Leroy Zimmerman, star local high school graduate, will perform on the mound for the Corpe squad with Max Purcell donning the tools of ignorance to handle his slants.» —“Breadmen to Face Locals” Arcadia Tribune (California) May 2, 1936. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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