May 17, 2017
Word of the Day – Argute
Argute (adj) ar-goot Characterised by shrewdness. Shrewd. Late 16th century: from Latin argutus ‘made clear,…
May 16, 2017
Word of the Day – Apricity
Apricity (noun) (obs) ap-ris-it-ee The warmth of the sun on a cold winter's day. Obsolete,…
May 15, 2017
10 Wonderfully Wizardly Quotes from L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum (15th May 1856 – May 6th 1919) was better known by his…
May 15, 2017
Word of the Day – Crapulent
Crapulent (adj) (literary) crap-yu-lent Relating to the drinking of alcohol or drunkenness. Mid 17th century:…
May 14, 2017
Word of the Day – Hugger-Mugger
Hugger-Mugger (adj) hu-ga-mu-ga Secret, clandestine. Alternate definition, confused, disorderly. Early 16th century: probably related to…
May 13, 2017
Word of the Day – Dandiprat
Dandiprat (noun) (archaic) dan-dee-prat A young or insignificant person. Early 16th century (denoting a coin…