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Word-Hoard
The Word-Hoard: Brogue
Brogue n. An Irish or Scottish way of speaking English. I feel like this is a word I should have known a long time ago, and maybe…
The Word-Hoard: Obloquy
Obloquy n. 1. Strong public condemnation. 2. Disgrace, especially that brought about by public condemnation. “Obloquy” isn’t a difficult word, but it’s one that you probably haven’t…
The Word-Hoard: Habiliment
Habiliment n. 1. (Usually habiliments) Clothes or clothing. 2. Accouterments or trappings. Originally from the Old French habillement, meaning “clothe,” “habiliments” is a nice change-up from the usual…
The Word-Hoard: Abstemious(ness)
Abstemious adj. 1. Sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet. 2. Characterized by abstinence. 3. Sparing. I was a honestly a bit surprised when…
The Word-Hoard: Cavalcade
Cavalcade n. 1. A line of people, walking, on horses, or in vehicles, who are moving slowly as part of a ceremony. 2. A number of important people,…
The Word-Hoard: Leonine
Leonine adj. Of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion. “Leonine,” from the Latin leo and leoninus, isn’t a difficult word, per say. It did catch my eye in…
The Word-Hoard: Barbican
Barbican n. The outer defense of a castle or walled city; especially a double tower above a gate or drawbridge. This feels to me like another Jack…
The Word-Hoard: Verdigris
Verdigris n. A green or bluish patina formed on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces exposed to the atmosphere for long periods of time , consisting principally of basic…
The Word-Hoard: Dynamo
Dynamo n. 1. An electric generator, especially for direct current. 2. An energetic, hardworking, forceful person. Deriving from the Greek dunamis, meaning “power,” dynamo is a nifty little…
The Word-Hoard: Aureole
Aureole n. 1. A circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person represented as holy. 2. A…