Word of the Day – Estival Word of the Day July 17, 2024 Word of the Day – Estival Estival/Aestival (adj) est-i-val Pertaining or relating to summer. First recorded in Middle English between 1350–1400.… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Assassination Word of the Day July 16, 2024 Word of the Day – Assassination Assassination (noun) as-as-in-ay-shun the premeditated act of killing someone suddenly or secretively, especially a prominent… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Brindle Word of the Day July 15, 2024 Word of the Day – Brindle Brindle (noun/adj) brin-dl (noun) A brownish or tawny colour of animal fur, with streaks of… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Thalassophile Word of the Day July 14, 2024 Word of the Day – Thalassophile Thalassophile (noun) thal-as-oh-fiyl Lover of the sea. From the Greek word 'Thalassa (more…) Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Hermitage Word of the Day July 13, 2024 Word of the Day – Hermitage Hermitage (noun) hur-mit-idj any secluded place of residence or habitation; retreat; hideaway, a place for… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Elevenses Word of the Day July 12, 2024 Word of the Day – Elevenses Elevenses (noun) el-ev-en-siz a midmorning break for refreshments First recorded in 1840–65 and chiefly in… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Caseophile Word of the Day July 11, 2024 Word of the Day – Caseophile Caseophile (noun) kas-ee-oh-fiyl A connoisseur or lover of cheese First recorded in 2005–10; from Latin… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Pettifog Word of the Day July 10, 2024 Word of the Day – Pettifog Pettifog (verb) pet-ee-fog to bicker or quibble over trifles or unimportant matters. First recorded in… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Chockablock Word of the Day July 9, 2024 Word of the Day – Chockablock Chockablock (adj) chok-a-blok extremely crowded or full. First recorded in 1790–1800. Formed from chock, “wedge”… Kath 0 Love0
Word of the Day – Dovetail Word of the Day July 8, 2024 Word of the Day – Dovetail Dovetail (verb) duv-tayl To join or fit together compactly or harmoniously. First recorded in 1555–65.… Kath 0 Love0