WOTD: Russet
Breaking away from words that look like you know them, here’s something different. russet (adj.) IPA Pronunciation: a yellow or reddish light brown HORATIO …But look, the morn, in russet … Continue Reading ⇒
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WOTD: Dewlap
Here’s a fun word. There’s nothing like odd names for body parts that you don’t really care about. dewlap (n.) IPA Pronunciation: /`d(j)ulæp/ folds of loose skin around the neck … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Square
It’s hip to be a square! But not this kind. This isn’t a geometric shape, but maybe a way to get your nose into a different shape. square (v.) IPA … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Union
This is one of this words that will make sense when used in context. But by itself it’s one of those words that make you think “WTF mate?” It is … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Ate
No, not the past tense of “eat”. That would be a silly thing to write about. Not that food doesn’t deserve to be written about, but I think you all … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Betide
I was trying for a while to make a clever quip in iambic pentameter using the following word, but it’s rather late (or very early) and nothing betid. Please accept … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Haply
Not Happily. Haply! haply (adv.) IPA pronunciation: /’hæp.li/ perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck CORDELIA …Haply, when I shall wed, That lord whose hand must take my plight shall carry … Continue Reading ⇒
WOTD: Convive
Tis the season to convive! convive (v.) IPA: To feast together, enjoy a banquet AGAMEMNON. First, all you peers of Greece, go to my tent; There in the full convive … Continue Reading ⇒