Word: overslaugh Pronunciation: over-slaw Part of speech: verb Definition: to look over someone in favor or someone else, such as for a promotion. Usage: Don't overslaugh that person just because you like someone else more. … [Read more...]
May 28, 2011
Defintion: famigerate
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Word: famigerate Part of Speech: verb Definition: bring news from far away, talking about foreign news Usage: Famigerating about other countries gets you nowhere. Usage: 1600 to 1700s … [Read more...]
May 7, 2011
Definition: Erstwhile
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Word: Erstwhile Definition: At a past time. Part of speech: Adjective or adverb Usage: Erstwhite, she loved him. … [Read more...]
Apr 16, 2011
Definition: Lubency
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Word: Lubency Definition: Willingness to help, compliance Usage: Your lubency gets in the way of independence. Time of use: Late 1600s. … [Read more...]
Mar 26, 2011
Definition: Volgivagant
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Word: volgivagant Definition: of the common people, poor or base. Part of speech: adjective In use: 1600 to 1700s Example: The volgivagant people had no chance when the famine hit. … [Read more...]
Mar 19, 2011
Definition: Sevidical
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Word: Sevidical Definition: Mean or harsh words Part of Speech: Adjective Usage: Your sevidical words cut to the heart. Century used: 1700 to 1800 … [Read more...]
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