Word of the Day March 1, 2018 Word of the Day – Usufruct Usufruct (noun) (law) yous-you-frukt The right to enjoy the use and advantages of another's property… Kath Love2
Word of the Day February 28, 2018 Word of the Day – Goodly Goodly (adj) (archaic) good-lee Considerable in size./Attractive or excellent. Old English gōdlic (see good, -ly).… Kath Love0
Language February 28, 2018 Dord – How a Lexicographic Error Joined the Dictionary On February 28th, 1939 a dictionary editor for the Merriam-Webster dictionary noticed that under the… Kath Love1
Word of the Day February 27, 2018 Word of the Day – Caduceus Caduceus (noun) ka-dju-see-us An ancient Greek or Roman herald's wand, typically one with two serpents… Kath Love0
Word of the Day February 26, 2018 Word of the Day – Apropos Apropos (proposition) ap-rop-os With reference to; concerning. Mid 17th century: from French à propos ‘(with… Kath Love2
New Releases February 25, 2018 Rebel Girls are Back With More Good Night Stories At a time when women are getting a bigger voice than ever before, Good Night… Kath Love0
Inspired by LiteratureNews February 25, 2018 Harry Potter Cruise Coming to the Thames If you’re a crazy Potterhead who likes to absorb yourself in the full experience then… Kath Love2
Word of the Day February 25, 2018 Word of the Day – Ingravescent Ingravescent (adj) in-grav-es-ent (of a condition or symptom) gradually increasing in severity. Early 19th century:… Kath Love1
LiteratureWord of the Day February 24, 2018 Word of the Day – Tipsy Tipsy (adj) tip-see Slightly drunk. Late 16th century: from the verb tip + -sy. (more…) Kath Love1
New Releases February 23, 2018 Penguin Release Penguin Modern Series: 50 Books for £1 Each Penguin’s Little Blacks series released a couple of years ago was a hugely popular collection… Kath Love1