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Gentile (noun) jen-teel A person who is not Jewish. Late Middle English from Latin gentilis…

Docent (noun) dow-sent A person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis,…

Taikonaut (noun) tai-ko-naut A Chinese astronaut. Blend of Chinese taikong ‘outer space’ and astronaut. (more…)

Ridgy-Didge (adj) rijee-dij Genuine, original, or good. 1950s from ridge, an old slang term meaning…

Aubade (noun) oh-bad A poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early…

Armoire (noun) ahm-wa A cupboard or wardrobe, typically one that is ornate or antique. Late…

Journeyman (noun) jur-nee-man A worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding. (historical)…

Heretic (noun) he-re-tik A person believing in or practising religious heresy, a crime against the…