English Words

Whittawer (noun) wit-a-wer (historic) A person who makes whitleather. In later use also (English regional):…

Lenition (adj) len-ish-en (in Celtic languages) the process or result of palatalizing a consonant. Early…

Balladier (noun) bal-ad-eer A singer or writer of ballads. Mid 17th century; earliest use found…

Colophon (noun) kol-o-fon A publisher's emblem or imprint, usually on the title page of a…

Furphy (noun) fur-fee (informal) (Aus) A rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or…

Hesternal (adj) hes-tur-nal Of yesterday. From Latin hesternus (of yesterday). (more…)

Proponent (noun) pro-pow-nent A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action. Late…

Autolatry (noun) aw-tol-a-tree Worship of oneself; = "self-worship". Mid 19th century; earliest use found in…