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May 20, 2022

Word of the Day – Parure

Parure (noun) par-ur A set of jewels intended to be worn together. Middle English (denoting…

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May 19, 2022

Word of the Day – Akhund

Akhund (adj) ak-oond (Islam) Especially in Iran (formerly Persia), Pakistan, and Afghanistan: a religious leader,…

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May 18, 2022

Word of the Day – Chafe

Chafe (verb) chay-f (with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore…

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May 17, 2022

Word of the Day – Beelzebub

Beelzebub (proper noun) bee-el-zee-bub A name for the Devil. From late Latin Beëlzebub, translating Hebrew…

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May 16, 2022

Word of the Day – Mangle

Mangle (verb) man-gl Destroy or severely damage by tearing or crushing. / Ruin or spoil…

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May 15, 2022

Word of the Day – Bimbo

Bimbo (noun) bim-bo (informal) (derogatory) An attractive but unintelligent or frivolous young woman. Early 20th…

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May 14, 2022

Word of the Day – Skirl

Skirl (noun) sk-url A shrill, wailing sound, especially that of bagpipes. Late Middle English (as…

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May 13, 2022

Word of the Day – Lorgnette

Lorgnette (noun) lawn-yet A pair of glasses or opera glasses held in front of a…

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May 12, 2022

Word of the Day – Biblioklept

Biblioklept (noun) bib-lee-oh-klept Someone who compulsively steals books. On the style of kleptomaniac (more…)

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May 11, 2022

Word of the Day – Whiffler

Whiffler (noun wif-ler a person who frequently shifts opinions, attitudes, interests, etc. / a person…

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