Search found 112 matches
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:18 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: jingo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3912
jingo
1. a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist. 2. English History. a Conservative supporter of Disraeli's policy in the Near East during the period 1877–78. [Origin: 1660–70; orig....
- Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:38 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: sot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5583
sot
A drunkard.
[Middle English, fool, from Old English sott, from Old French sot.]
[Middle English, fool, from Old English sott, from Old French sot.]
- Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:48 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Craton
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6289
- Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:32 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: vistas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3876
vistas
1. a) A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. b) An avenue or other passage affording such a view. 2. An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: "the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering crit...
- Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:02 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: environ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5985
environ
environ:
to form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop: a house environed by pleasant grounds; to be environed by bad influences.
How many of you knew this word?
to form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop: a house environed by pleasant grounds; to be environed by bad influences.
How many of you knew this word?
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:35 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Apricate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4991
- Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:06 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: habiliment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6588
habiliment
Let's be honest; how many of you already knew the meaning of this word?
1. Usually, habiliments.
a. clothes or clothing.
b. clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc.
2. habiliments, accouterments or trappings.
1. Usually, habiliments.
a. clothes or clothing.
b. clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc.
2. habiliments, accouterments or trappings.