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October 7, 2020

Word of the Day – Hitherward

Hitherward (adverb) (archaic) hith-er-ward To or towards this place. (more…)

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October 6, 2020

Word of the Day – Pronoia

Pronoia (noun) pro-noy-a Belief (especially when viewed as irrational) in the good will of others…

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October 5, 2020

Word of the Day – Antelucan

Antelucan (adj) An-te-lew-kan Of, belonging to, or occurring in the hours just before dawn. Early…

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October 4, 2020

Word of the Day – Pelisse

Pelisse (noun) Pel-ees (historic) A woman's ankle-length cloak with armholes or sleeves. Early 18th century…

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October 3, 2020

Word of the Day – Gurk

Gurk (verb) gerk Emit a belch Early 20th century imitative. (more…)

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October 2, 2020

Word of the Day – Hovel

Hovel (noun) hov-l A small squalid or simply constructed dwelling. Late Middle English of unknown…

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October 1, 2020

Word of the Day – Septuagenarian

Septuagenarian (adj) Sept-ua-jen-air-ee-an A person who is between 70 and 79 years old. Late 18th…

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September 30, 2020

Word of the Day – Churrasco

Churrasco (noun) chu-ras-ko A South American dish of steak barbecued over a wood or charcoal…

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September 29, 2020

Word of the Day – Labret

Labret (noun) lay-bret An object such as a small piece of shell, bone, or stone…

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September 28, 2020

Word of the Day – Shypoo

Shypoo (noun) (Aus) (informal) shai-poo Inferior alcoholic drink. Late 19th century origin unknown. (more…)

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