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May 30, 2017

Word of the Day – Adroit

Adroit (adj) ad-royt Clever, skilful Mid 17th century: from French, from à droit ‘according to…

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May 29, 2017

Word of the Day – Erstwhile

Erstwhile (adj) urst-wy-l Former, formerly "formerly," from erst "first, at first; once, long ago; till…

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May 28, 2017

Word of the Day – Malaphor

Malaphor (noun) mal-uh-faw A mixed idiom. A saying or metaphor that is actually two blended…

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May 27, 2017

Word of the Day – Demesne

Demesne (noun) (archaic) de-mein Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's own…

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May 26, 2017

Word of the Day – Lagniappe

Lagniappe (noun) lan-nyap Something given as a bonus or extra gift. Chiefly North American. Louisiana…

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May 25, 2017

Word of the Day – Ephemeral

Ephemeral (adj) ef-em-ur-al Lasting for a very short time. Late 16th century: from Greek ephēmeros…

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May 24, 2017

Word of the Day – Inglenook

Inglenook (noun) In-gel-nuk A space on either side of a large fireplace. Originally from Scottish.…

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May 23, 2017

Word of the Day – Defenestrate

Defenestrate (verb) (rare) dee-fen-u-stray-t To throw someone/something out of a window. First used in the…

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May 22, 2017

Word of the Day – Diaphanous

Diaphanous (adj) dai-af-on-us (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. Early 17th century: from medieval…

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May 21, 2017

Word of the Day – Susurrus

Susurrus (noun) (literary) Su-sur-us Whispering, murmuring, or rustling. from Latin susurrare ‘to murmur, hum’, from…

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