Word of the Day May 5, 2017 Word of the Day – Indicia Indicia (plural noun) in-dish-ee-a Signs, indications, or distinguishing marks. From Latin, early 17th century indicium,… Kath Love0
Word of the Day May 4, 2017 Word of the Day – Raconteur Raconteur (noun) rak-on-tur A person who tells anecdotes and stories in a skilful and amusing… Kath Love2
Word of the Day May 3, 2017 Word of the Day – Cabotage Cabotage (noun) kab-oh-taj The right to operate sea, air, or other transport services within a… Kath Love2
Word of the Day May 2, 2017 Word of the Day – Mugwump Mugwump (noun) mug-wump A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics. Chiefly… Kath Love1
Word of the Day May 1, 2017 Word of the Day – Tarantism Tarantism (noun) taran-tiz-m A psychological illness characterized by an extreme impulse to dance, prevalent in… Kath Love1
Word of the Day April 30, 2017 Word of the Day – Bawbee Bawbee (noun) (Scottish) baw-bee A coin of low value. Origins, mid 16C after laird of… Kath Love1
Word of the Day April 29, 2017 Word of the Day – Fabulist Fabulist (noun) Fab-yu-list One who writes fables. A liar, one who invents outlandish tales. Origins,… Kath Love3
Word of the Day April 28, 2017 Word of the Day – Nacket Nacket (noun) nak-it A small, cheeky or artful boy. British English, used mostly in Celtic… Kath Love0
Word of the Day April 27, 2017 Word of the Day – Yarak Yarak (noun) ya-rak As part of a phrase 'in yarak'. Of a hawk; in good… Kath Love0
Word of the Day April 26, 2017 Word of the Day – Quab Quab (noun) (British/regional) kwob A marshy area, a bog. Only heard in regional English. Probably… Kath Love1