Language

Basilect (noun) bas-il-ekt A less prestigious dialect or variety of a particular language. Often contrasted…

Ichor (noun) I-kor The fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods.…

Gerontocracy (noun) jer-an-tok-ra-see A state, society, or group governed by old people. Mid 19th century…

Magniloquent (adj) mag-nil-o-kwent Using high-flown or bombastic language. Mid 17th century from Latin magniloquus (from…

Behove (verb) (US Behoove) be-hov It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do…

Philately (noun) fi-lat-el-ee The collection and study of postage stamps. Mid 19th century from French…

Shabrack (noun) shab-rak A cavalry saddlecloth used in European armies. Early 19th century from German…

Psaltery (noun) sol-te-ree An ancient and medieval musical instrument like a dulcimer but played by…

Avaricious (adj) av-ar-ish-us Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Late…