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Word of the Day

June 21, 2021

Word of the Day – Desuetude

Desuetude (noun) des-yu-it-ude A state of disuse. Early 17th century (in the sense ‘cessation’): from…

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June 20, 2021

Word of the Day – Keitai

Keitai (noun) (Japanese) kay-tai (in Japan) a mobile phone. Japanese, literally ‘portable’, short for keitai…

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June 19, 2021

Word of the Day – Carabinero

Carabinero (noun) kar-ab-in-er-o A Spanish or South American frontier guard or customs officer. Spanish, literally…

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June 18, 2021

Word of the Day – Prodelision

Prodelision (noun) pro-del-ish-on Elision of the initial vowel of a word. Late 19th century; earliest…

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June 17, 2021

Word of the Day – Braata

Braata (noun) (West Indian) braa-ta A small amount added to a purchase in a market…

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June 16, 2021

Word of the Day – Primicery

Primicery (noun) prim-is-er-ee In early use: †the first candle-bearer or chief office-holder below a bishop;…

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June 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Melodeon

Melodeon (noun) mel-o-dee-on A small accordion of German origin, played especially by folk musicians. (more…)

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June 14, 2021

Word of the Day – Feebate

Feebate (noun) fee-bayt A system of charges and rebates whereby energy-efficient or environmentally friendly practices…

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June 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Kimet

Kimet (adj) (Dialectal Welsh) ki-met Foolish, stupid; mentally confused or disordered. ate Middle English. Origin…

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June 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Lawks

Lawks (exclamation) lor-ks (dated) (especially among cockneys) expressing surprise, awe, or consternation. Mid 18th century…

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