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September 25, 2016

Word of the Day – Fankle

Fankle (verb) fank-uhl (Scottish) A tangle, a muddle, or state of confusion. A lovely sounding word fankle…

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September 23, 2016

Word of the Day – Divagate

Divagate (verb) dy-vuh-gay-t Stray or digress. To lose clarity or turn aside; especially from the main subject…

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September 19, 2016

Word of the Day – Frondeur

Frondeur (noun) frond-uhr A political rebel: A malcontent or troublemaker. French, literally slinger, originally used to…

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September 18, 2016

Word of the Day – Scallywag

Scallywag (noun) skal-i-wag A person, typically a child, who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous…

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September 17, 2016

Word of the Day – Comminatory

Comminatory (adj) kom-in-at-ree Threatening, punitive, or vengeful. Origin: From early 16th century: from medieval Latin…

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September 16, 2016

Word of the Day – Defray

Defray (verb) dif-rey Provide money to pay (a cost or expense). A lovely sounding word that…

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September 14, 2016

Word of the Day – Deterge

Deterge (verb) di-tur-j To cleanse thoroughly. To wash or wipe off thoroughly (especially in regards to…

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September 10, 2016

Word of the Day – Deasil

Deasil (adverb) des-uhl In the direction of the sun’s apparent course, considered as lucky; clockwise. A…

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September 9, 2016

Word of the Day – Wittol

Wittol (noun) wit-uhl A man who is aware and tolerant of his wife’s infidelity; an acquiescent…

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September 8, 2016

Word of the Day – Pother

Pother (noun) poth-uh A commotion or fuss. Confused or fidgety flurry of activity : commotion: agitated…

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