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August 20, 2020

Word of the Day – Limber

Limber (adj) lim-ber Lithe or supple Mid 16th century (as an adjective): perhaps from limber…

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August 19, 2020

Word of the Day – Recreant

Recreant (adj) (noun) (archaic) rek-ree-ant Cowardly Middle English from Old French, literally ‘surrendering’, present participle…

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August 18, 2020

Word of the Day – Tarnation

Tarnation (exclamation) taa-nay-shun Used to express exasperation, frustration, or incredulity. Late 18th century alteration of…

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August 17, 2020

Word of the Day – Twibill

Twibill (noun) (archaic) twib-il A double-bladed battleaxe. Old English twibile ‘axe with two cutting edges’,…

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August 16, 2020

Word of the Day – Attaboy

Attaboy (exclamation) a-ta-boy An informal expression of encouragement or admiration to a man or boy.…

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August 15, 2020

Word of the Day – Peccant

Peccant (adj) (archaic) pe-kant Diseased or causing disease./Having committed a fault or sin. Late 16th…

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August 14, 2020

Word of the Day – Coddiwomple

Coddiwomple (verb) kod-ee-wom-pl to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. Appeared online,…

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August 13, 2020

Word of the Day – Outface

Outface (verb) owt-fays Disconcert or defeat (an opponent) by confronting them boldly. (more…)

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August 12, 2020

Word of the Day – Herbert

Herbert (noun) (Br/En) hur-bet (informal) An undistinguished or foolish man or youth. 1960s the male…

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August 11, 2020

Word of the Day – Protuberance

Protuberance (noun) pr-ot-oo-be-runs A thing that protrudes from something else. (more…)

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