English Words

Treen (noun) treen (treated as plural) Small domestic wooden objects, especially antiques. Old English trēowen…

Expiate (verb) ex-pee-ayt Make amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing) Late 16th century (in…

Aglet (noun) ag-let A metal or plastic tube fixed tightly round each end of a…

Glabella (noun) gla-bel-a The smooth part of forehead in between the eyebrows. Early 19th century…

Chickabiddy (noun) chik-a-bid-ee An affectionate form of address for a small child or a loved…

Prexy (noun) prek-see A president, especially the president of a college or society. Early 19th…

Feuilleton (noun) fe-wee-ton A part of a newspaper or magazine devoted to fiction, criticism, or…

Prate (verb) pray-t Talk foolishly or at tedious length about something. Late Middle English from…

Donee (noun) dow-nee A person who receives a gift / A person given power of…