Enchiridion (noun)
en-kay-rid-ee-on
A book containing essential information on a subject.
Late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek enkheiridion, from en- ‘within’ + kheir ‘hand’ + the diminutive suffix -idion.
The series will follow the 20th anniversary exhibition at the British Library starting in late October where the public will be able to access ancient texts, artefacts and artwork. The documentary will unveil all things magical, the history and myths that inspired the Potterverse, magical objects and the folklore at the heart of the Harry Potter series. Read More
Bodega (noun)
bow-dee-ga
A cellar or shop selling wine and food, especially in a Spanish-speaking country or area.
Mid 19th century: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek apothēkē ‘storehouse’. Compare with boutique.
This month London’s South Bank will be host to a micro-cabin of literature; the smallest library in the capital, measuring a rather tiny 3.5 square metres. The library will be home to books telling the story of London’s rich history covering everything from ancient tomes to modern day classics that reflect the city and its history.
Itinerant (adj) (noun)
it-in-er-unt
Travelling from place to place. / A person who travels from place to place.
Late 16th century (used to describe a judge travelling on a circuit): from late Latin itinerant- ‘travelling’, from the verb itinerari, from Latin iter, itiner- ‘journey, road’.
Unlike other collectible currency, which is often small denomination coins, the Jane Austen bank note is a larger currency note, worth £10 making them hard to collect, but collectors are already noting which notes are going to be worth collecting in the future! Read More
Ginnel (noun) (northern English)
gin-ul
A narrow passage between buildings; an alley.
Early 17th century: perhaps from French chenel ‘channel’.
The names were announced today by Lola, Baroness Young at a press conference at the offices of the Man Group, the prize sponsor. The shortlist is varied, three male authors and three female and cover a wide range of genres, and these novels are as follows: Read More
Scrumdiddlyumptious (adj)
scrum-did-lee-ump-shus
(of food) extremely tasty; delicious. (of a person) very attractive.
humorous alteration of scrumptious, popularized by Roald Dahl’s novel The BFG (1982).