Scrofulous (adj)
skrof-yu-lus
Morally tainted
First recorded in 1605–15. Formed from scroful [primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.](a) + -ous.
Example sentences
“The place had always attracted the scrofulous type”
Mackle (verb) mak-ul to blur, as from a double impression in printing First used in 1585–95. A variant of earlier macle, makle; earlier macule (from the Latin macula, “spot, blemish”).…
Slapdash (adverb) slap-dash in a careless, hasty, or haphazard manner C17: from slap + dash (more…)
Chalice (noun) chal-is a cup for the wine of the Eucharist or Mass./ A drinking glass or goblet. before 900; Middle English < Middle French < Latin calici- (stem of…
Jocular (adj) jok-yu-lar Given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish. First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin joculāris. (more…)
Volubility (noun) vol-yu-bil-i-tee The quality of being talkative, wordy, or glib: First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin volūbilitās, from volūbil(is) (more…)
Archipelago (noun) ar-ki-pel-a-jo A large group or chain of islands. 1495–1505; alteration of Italian arcipelago, alteration of Egeopelago the Aegean Sea < Greek Aigaîon pélagos (more…)
Nidificate (verb) nid-if-i-kayt To build a nest Now in rare usage, first recorded in English between 1810–20; used without an object. From Latin nīdificātus, past participle of nīdificāre, “to build…
Kerplunk (adverb) ker-plunk With a sudden muffled thud First recorded in 1885–90. Onomatopaeic (more…)