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Lucifugous (adj) loo-sif-ug-us Shunning the light (of a creature). Mid 17th century: from Latin lucifugus…

Prolegomenon (noun) pro-le-gom-uh-non A critical or discursive introduction to a book. Mid 17th century: via…

Jobation (noun) (informal) job-ay-shun Also jawbation. A lengthy rebuke or reprimand, a lecture, a harangue.…

Ululate (verb) u-loo-lay-t/ yu-loo-lay-t Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.…

Quiddity (noun) kwid-it-ee The very essence of; the inherent nature of something or someone. Late…

Imago (noun) im-ay-go The idealised mental image of someone, often a parent, that affects our…