WOTD: Gambol
Pronounced like what you might do at a casino, but not related. This is a popularly asked about word in Shakespeare. The meaning isn’t always obvious from the context and … Continue Reading ⇒
Pronounced like what you might do at a casino, but not related. This is a popularly asked about word in Shakespeare. The meaning isn’t always obvious from the context and … Continue Reading ⇒
“WHAT!?!?!?!” You ask? This is the longest word used in any of Shakespeare’s plays. It’s also the longest word in the English language that alternates consonants and vowels. Some think … Continue Reading ⇒
Back to a random selection, because it’s fun. younker (n.) IPA Pronunciation: 1. young man 2. greenhorn, juvenile RICHARD How well resembles it the prime of youth, Trimm’d like a … Continue Reading ⇒
Do you have any kecksies in your garden? It’s not a word, like the past few that you can use every day… but it’s good to know when you come … Continue Reading ⇒
This is definitely a word I’m going to start using on a day to day basis where applicable. With all these words of the day that I’m trying to use, … Continue Reading ⇒
Here’s another word that’s fun to say. It tumbles out of the mouth like a barrel from a very small water fall. Maybe not, but it’s a nice visual. moiety … Continue Reading ⇒
I’ve been having a great time using past words of the day in my daily speech, have you? Now’s a great time to start using new words! I have tried … Continue Reading ⇒
Here’s a word I was asked to define today while in a rehearsal for a production Romeo and Juliet I am “voice/text coaching,” it’s also another word you can use … Continue Reading ⇒
Not as in Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the. Hm. If Darth Vader were a Shakespearean character, who would he be? I’ll get back to you on that one. Do … Continue Reading ⇒
The great part about Shakespeare’s language is that it contains certain uncommon words that are fun on the tongue. deceptious (adj.) IPA Pronunciation: deceptive, deceiving TROILUS As if those organs … Continue Reading ⇒