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Word of the Day – Fulciment

By October 1, 2025Word of the Day

Fulciment (noun) (archaic)

ful-si-ment

Prop. An item designed to prop something else up.

Latin fulcimentum, from fulcire to prop + -mentum -ment

Example sentences

“The fulciments had rotted, leaving the bay window at risk of collapse.”

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