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January 4, 2022

Word of the Day – Kajal

Kajal (noun) ka-jul A black powder used in South Asia as a cosmetic, either around…

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January 3, 2022

Word of the Day – Morsel

Morsel (noun) mor-sel A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful. A small amount…

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January 2, 2022

Word of the Day – Spide

Spide (noun) Spy-d (informal) (derogatory) A young lower-class man typified by brash and loutish behaviour.…

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January 1, 2022

Word of the Day – Diktat

Diktat (noun) dik-tat An order or decree imposed by someone in power without popular consent.…

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December 31, 2021

Word of the Day – Acrolect

Acrolect (noun) ak-ro-lekt (linguistics) The most prestigious dialect or variety of a particular language. 1960s…

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December 30, 2021

Word of the Day – Clanglumshous

Clanglumshous (adj) (Scots) Klan-glum-shus Sulky, sour. Scots (more…)

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December 29, 2021

Word of the Day – Malefactor

Malefactor (noun) mal-e-fak-te (formal) A person who commits a crime or some other wrong. Late…

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December 27, 2021

Word of the Day – Prandial

Prandial (adj) pran-dee-al (formal) (humorous) During or relating to dinner or lunch. Mid 18th century…

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December 26, 2021

Word of the Day – Aural

Aural (adj) aw-ral Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing. Mid 19th century…

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December 25, 2021

Word of the Day – Wassail

Wassail (noun) (archaic) was-el Spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night…

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