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August 2, 2020

Word of the Day – Hallion

Hallion (noun) (Scots/Irish) hal-ee-un A worthless or contemptible person. Late 18th century origin uncertain.

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August 1, 2020

Word of the Day – Cotillion

Cotillion (noun) kot-il-ee-on An elaborate 18th-century French dance based on the contredanse. Early 18th century…

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July 31, 2020

Word of the Day – Cumber

Cumber (verb) kum-ber (dated) Hamper or hinder. Middle English (in the sense ‘overthrow, destroy’): probably…

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July 30, 2020

Word of the Day – Diacritic

Diacritic (noun) dai-a-krit-ik A sign, such as an accent or cedilla, which when written above…

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July 29, 2020

Word of the Day – Scry

Scry (verb) s-krai Foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object or…

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July 28, 2020

Word of the Day – Xeric

Xeric (adj) zee-rik (ecology) (of an environment or habitat) containing little moisture; very dry. 1920s…

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July 27, 2020

Word of the Day – Margay

Margay (noun) ma-gay A small South American wild cat with large eyes and a yellowish…

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July 26, 2020

Word of the Day – Astarboard

Astarboard (adverb) a-staa-bord To, towards, or on the starboard side of a vessel (or occasionally…

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July 25, 2020

Word of the Day – Frivolity

Frivolity (noun) fri-vol-i-tee Lack of seriousness; light-heartedness.

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July 24, 2020

Word of the Day – Tragedienne

Tragedienne ( noun) traj-ed-ee-en An actress who specializes in tragic roles. Mid 19th century from…

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