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Interlocutor in-ta-lok-u-ter A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. Early 16th century:…

Oleaginous (adj) oh-lee-aj-in-us Rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily. Exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary;…

Metamour (noun) met-a-moor The partner of one's partner, with whom one does not share a…

Jingbang (noun) jing-bang The whole lot Mid 19th century: of unknown origin. (more…)

Weighbridge (noun) way-brij A machine for weighing vehicles, set into the ground to be driven…

Perceptron (noun) pur-sep-tron A computer model or computerized machine devised to represent or simulate the…

Intrepid (adj) in-trep-id Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect) Late 17th century:…