Word of the Day

Snifter (noun) snif-ter A small quantity of an alcoholic drink. Mid 19th century imitative; compare…

Thinglet (noun) th-ing-let (rare) A little thing; a diminutive object or creature. Mid 19th century;…

Basilect (noun) bas-il-ekt A less prestigious dialect or variety of a particular language. Often contrasted…

Ichor (noun) I-kor The fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods.…

Gerontocracy (noun) jer-an-tok-ra-see A state, society, or group governed by old people. Mid 19th century…

Magniloquent (adj) mag-nil-o-kwent Using high-flown or bombastic language. Mid 17th century from Latin magniloquus (from…

Behove (verb) (US Behoove) be-hov It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do…

Philately (noun) fi-lat-el-ee The collection and study of postage stamps. Mid 19th century from French…