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November 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Grawlix

Grawlix (n) gr-aww-liks A sequence of typographical symbols used to represent a non-specific, profane word or phrase.…

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November 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Foetid

Foetid (adj) fet-id Smelling extremely unpleasant. An example of how British English is evolving; it is…

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November 13, 2015

Word of the Day – Smithereens

Smithereens (pn) smith-uh-reens Small pieces. Usually made small and many as a result of an explosion…

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November 13, 2015

Word of the Day – Dreich

Dreich (adj) dri : x (the ch like the ch in loch, not in church)…

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November 12, 2015

Word of the Day – Ablute

Ablute (v) ab-loot To wash (oneself, or a part of the body). We were discussing this…

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November 11, 2015

Word of the Day – Refulgent

Refulgent (adj) ree-full-dj-ent Shining very brightly. I love this word, it makes me feel like whatever…

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November 10, 2015

Word of the Day – Rapscallion

Rapscallion (n) rap-skal-ee-on A mischievous person. An archaic and humorous word for a disreputable person; rascal or…

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November 9, 2015

Word of the Day – Strumpet

Strumpet (n) strump-it A female prostitute or a promiscuous woman. It's archaic and not often used…

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November 8, 2015

Word of the Day – Perfidy

Perfidy (n) pur-fid-ee The state of being deceitful and untrustworthy. A much nicer way of calling…

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November 7, 2015

Word of the Day – Runcible

Runcible (n) run-sib-ul A fork curved like a spoon, with three broad prongs, one of which…

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