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March 15, 2021

Word of the Day – Barcoo

Barcoo (adj) bah-ku (informal Australian) Relating to the remote inland area of Australia. Late 19th…

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March 14, 2021

Word of the Day – Docent

Docent (noun) dow-sent A person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis,…

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March 13, 2021

Word of the Day – Taikonaut

Taikonaut (noun) tai-ko-naut A Chinese astronaut. Blend of Chinese taikong ‘outer space’ and astronaut. (more…)

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March 12, 2021

Word of the Day – Prolative

Prolative (adj) pro-la-tiv Having the function of extending or completing a predication. Late 17th century…

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March 11, 2021

Word of the Day – Ridgy-Didge

Ridgy-Didge (adj) rijee-dij Genuine, original, or good. 1950s from ridge, an old slang term meaning…

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March 10, 2021

Word of the Day – Aubade

Aubade (noun) oh-bad A poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early…

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March 9, 2021

Word of the Day – Armoire

Armoire (noun) ahm-wa A cupboard or wardrobe, typically one that is ornate or antique. Late…

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March 8, 2021

Word of the Day – Journeyman

Journeyman (noun) jur-nee-man A worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding. (historical)…

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March 7, 2021

Word of the Day – Heretic

Heretic (noun) he-re-tik A person believing in or practising religious heresy, a crime against the…

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March 6, 2021

Word of the Day – Artel

Artel (noun) (also artels/arteli) art-el (historic) (in pre-revolutionary Russia) a cooperative association of craftsmen living…

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