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June 28, 2017

Word of the Day – Couthy

Couthy (adj) (scottish) koo-thee Warm and friendly, cosy and comfortable. Early 18th century: apparently from…

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June 27, 2017

Word of the Day – Antidisestablishmentarianism

Antidisestablishmentarianism(noun) an-tee-dis-est-ab-lis-ment-aer-ee-an-izm Opposition to the disestablishment of the Church of England. Antidisestablishmentarianism is very occasionally…

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June 26, 2017

Word of the Day – Kickshaw

Kickshaw (noun) (archaic) kik-shor A fancy but insubstantial cooked dish, especially one of foreign origin.…

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June 25, 2017

Word of the Day – Emancipate

Emancipate (verb) ee-man-sip-ait Set free, especially from legal, social or political restrictions. Early 17th century:…

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June 24, 2017

Word of the Day – Chimaera

Chimaera (noun) (also Chimera) kai-mee-ra (in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's…

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June 23, 2017

Word of the Day – Bedlam

Bedlam (noun) bed-lum A scene of uproar and confusion. Late Middle English: early form of…

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June 22, 2017

Word of the Day – Bijou

Bijou (adj) bee-ju Small and elegant. Also (archaic), a trinket or jewel. French, from Breton…

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June 21, 2017

Word of the Day – Froward

Froward (adj) fro-wud (of a person) difficult to deal with; contrary. Late Old English frāward…

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June 20, 2017

Word of the Day – Hodiernal

Hodiernal (adj) ho-dee-urn-al Relating to the present day. Mid 17th century: from Latin hodiernus (from…

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June 19, 2017

Word of the Day – Edentulous

Edentulous (adj) ee-den-tool-us Lacking teeth. Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of…

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