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May 10, 2022

Word of the Day – Twizzle

Twizzle (verb) tw-iz-l Spin or cause to spin around. Late 18th century probably imitative, influenced…

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May 9, 2022

Word of the Day – Dolmen

Dolmen (noun) dol-men A megalithic tomb with a large flat stone laid on upright ones,…

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May 8, 2022

Word of the Day – Vlast

Vlast (noun) vlast (in countries of the former Soviet Union) political power. Russian (more…)

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May 7, 2022

Word of the Day – Chockstone

Chockstone (noun) chok-stown (climbing) A stone that has become wedged in a vertical cleft. (more…)

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May 6, 2022

Word of the Day – Coign

Coign (noun) koin A projecting corner or angle of a wall. Late Middle English variant…

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May 5, 2022

Word of the Day – Drivel

Drivel (noun) driv-el Nonsense talk. Old English dreflian, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to draff.…

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May 4, 2022

Word of the Day – Sleeveen

Sleeveen (noun) slee-veen (Informal Irish) An untrustworthy or cunning person. Mid 19th century from Irish…

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May 3, 2022

Word of the Day – Widget

Widget (noun) wij-it A small gadget or mechanical device, especially one whose name is unknown…

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May 2, 2022

Word of the Day – Deftly

Deftly (adj) def-tly In a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement. (more…)

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May 1, 2022

Word of the Day – Stumblebum

Stumblebum (noun) stum-bl-bum An inept or clumsy person. (more…)

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