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Word of the Day

March 1, 2018

Word of the Day – Usufruct

Usufruct (noun) (law) yous-you-frukt The right to enjoy the use and advantages of another's property…

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February 28, 2018

Word of the Day – Goodly

Goodly (adj) (archaic) good-lee Considerable in size./Attractive or excellent. Old English gōdlic (see good, -ly).…

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February 28, 2018

Dord – How a Lexicographic Error Joined the Dictionary

On February 28th, 1939 a dictionary editor for the Merriam-Webster dictionary noticed that under the…

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February 27, 2018

Word of the Day – Caduceus

Caduceus (noun) ka-dju-see-us An ancient Greek or Roman herald's wand, typically one with two serpents…

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February 26, 2018

Word of the Day – Apropos

Apropos (proposition) ap-rop-os With reference to; concerning. Mid 17th century: from French à propos ‘(with…

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February 25, 2018

Word of the Day – Ingravescent

Ingravescent (adj) in-grav-es-ent (of a condition or symptom) gradually increasing in severity. Early 19th century:…

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Literature Word of the Day

February 24, 2018

Word of the Day – Tipsy

Tipsy (adj) tip-see Slightly drunk. Late 16th century: from the verb tip + -sy. (more…)

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February 23, 2018

Word of the Day – Mendacity

Mendacity (noun) men-das-i-tee Untruthfulness. Mid 17th century: from ecclesiastical Latin mendacitas, from mendax, mendac- ‘lying’…

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February 22, 2018

Word of the Day – Shibboleth

Shibboleth (noun) shib-oh-leth A custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of…

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February 21, 2018

Word of the Day – Mephitic

Mephitic (adj) me-fit-ik Foul smelling; noxious (especially of gas/vapours) Early 17th century: from late Latin…

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