- Zero derivation between homonyms — scents and sense. Used by author jokingly. Also, analogy between the lack of sense of what is being talked about and the scent of maple syrup.
Scents (12)
sound symbolism Sounds like sense. Sound of "scents" suggest meaning in sentence is 'sense'.; noun
Sense
Etymology : Scent: From etymonline, "late 14c., 'scent, smell, what can be smelled' (as a means of pursuit by a hound), from scent (v.)".
Source : "Just doesn't make scents. Bank of Canada insists it doesn't douse $100 bills in maple syrup." 09/23/13 from http://themetapicture.com/things…rent-in-canada/
Last modified: 25 November 2013