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Word-Hoard
The Word-Hoard: Vertiginous
Vertiginous: adj. 1 a : Characterized by or suffering from vertigo or dizziness b : Inclined to frequent and often pointless change ; inconstant 2 : Causing or…
The Word-Hoard: Effulgence
Effulgence: n. A brilliant radiance; a shining forth. “Effulgence” strikes me as a great word for that flood of light when the door is opened between a dark…
The Word-Hoard: Illusory
Illusory: adj. 1. Causing illusion; deceptive; misleading. 2. Of the nature of an illusion; unreal. Phantasm and illusion spring up quite frequently in fantastical stories and weird tales.…
The Word-Hoard: Balustrade
Balustrade: n. A railing or wall to prevent people from falling over the edge of stairs, a balcony, etc. If you’re anything like me, you’ve seen plenty of…
The Word-Hoard: Thew
Thew: n. 1. (Usually thews) Muscle or sinew. 2. (Thews) physical strength. “Thew” is one of those lean yet powerful words that fits so well into a…
The Word-Hoard: a series
The eldest one answered him, leader of the troop, unlocked his word-hoard. [source] – Beowulf If the pen be mightier than the sword, then an author’s lexicon…