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December 9, 2020

Word of the Day – Balladier

Balladier (noun) bal-ad-eer A singer or writer of ballads. Mid 17th century; earliest use found…

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December 8, 2020

Word of the Day – Colophon

Colophon (noun) kol-o-fon A publisher's emblem or imprint, usually on the title page of a…

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December 7, 2020

Word of the Day – Furphy

Furphy (noun) fur-fee (informal) (Aus) A rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or…

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December 6, 2020

Word of the Day – Hesternal

Hesternal (adj) hes-tur-nal Of yesterday. From Latin hesternus (of yesterday). (more…)

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December 5, 2020

Word of the Day – Proponent

Proponent (noun) pro-pow-nent A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action. Late…

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December 4, 2020

Word of the Day – Autolatry

Autolatry (noun) aw-tol-a-tree Worship of oneself; = "self-worship". Mid 19th century; earliest use found in…

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December 3, 2020

Word of the Day – Fossick

Fossick (verb) fos-ik (Aus/NZ) Rummage; search. Mid 19th century (referring to mining): probably from the…

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December 2, 2020

Word of the Day – Nudiustertian

Nudiustertian (adj) noo-dee-us-TUR-shun Of or relating to the day before yesterday. From Latin nudius tertius,…

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December 1, 2020

Word of the Day – Jentacular

Jentacular (adj) jen-tak-oo-lar Relating to breakfast From Latin ientaculum (“a breakfast taken immediately on getting…

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November 30, 2020

Word of the Day – Pignorate

Pignorate (verb) pig-no-rayt (rare) (historic) To give or take as a pledge; to pawn. Early…

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