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Word of the Day

September 18, 2017

Word of the Day – Geg

Geg (noun) (northern Irish) geg A person who is lively, or entertaining company. Mid 19th…

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September 17, 2017

Word of the Day – Enchiridion

Enchiridion (noun) en-kay-rid-ee-on A book containing essential information on a subject. Late Middle English: via…

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Language News

September 16, 2017

30 English ‘Lost Words’ Discovered by Researchers

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September 16, 2017

Word of the Day – Bodega

Bodega (noun) bow-dee-ga A cellar or shop selling wine and food, especially in a Spanish-speaking…

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September 15, 2017

Word of the Day – Itinerant

Itinerant (adj) (noun) it-in-er-unt Travelling from place to place. / A person who travels from…

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September 14, 2017

Word of the Day – Ginnel

Ginnel (noun) (northern English) gin-ul A narrow passage between buildings; an alley. Early 17th century:…

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September 13, 2017

Word of the Day – Scrumdiddlyumptious

Scrumdiddlyumptious (adj) scrum-did-lee-ump-shus (of food) extremely tasty; delicious. (of a person) very attractive. humorous alteration…

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September 12, 2017

Word of the Day – Malebolge

Malebolge (noun) (literary) mal-eh-bolj A pool of filth; a hellish place or condition. Mid 19th…

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September 11, 2017

Word of the Day – Ameliorate

Ameliorate (verb) a-mee-lee-o-rayt Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. Mid 18th century: alteration of meliorate,…

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September 10, 2017

Word of the Day – Monodactyl

Monodactyl (noun) mo-no-dak-til A condition in which there is only one finger or toe on…

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