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Cessation (noun) ces-ay-shun The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.…

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

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

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

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