WOTD: Buckle

I’m not talking about what holds the ends of your belt together. You might buckle with your buckle to buckle, but that’s not very Shakespearean, is it? buckle (v.) IPA … Continue Reading ⇒

WOTD: Reguerdon

Since you have come here looking for information, I shall reguerdon you with some. reguerdon (n.) IPA Pronunciation: recompense, reward, repayment KING HENRY VI Stoop then and set your knee … Continue Reading ⇒

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 ⇒

WOTD: Younker

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 ⇒

WOTD: Kecksie

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 ⇒

WOTD: Shog

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 ⇒

WOTD: Moiety

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 ⇒

WOTD: Rivage

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 ⇒