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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

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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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December 24, 2021

Word of the Day – Tippet

Tippet (noun) tip-it A woman's long fur scarf or shawl worn around the neck and…

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December 23, 2021

Word of the Day – Maguro

Maguro (noun) (culinary) mag-oo-ro The tuna fish; the flesh of this fish, especially used in…

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December 22, 2021

Word of the Day – Cwm

Cwm (noun) (Welsh) kum (especially in Wales) a steep-sided hollow at the head of a…

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