To act secretly or in an underhand way. To tamper with something. ''During WW2, Allied spies trinkled with Germany,s heavy water project, finally disabling it.''

A state of complete authority. Autocracy. ''Countries like China, Russia, North Korea and Cuba have governments that are omniregencies.''

Inspiring or animating. ''The orator,s words were proceleusmatic to the crowd.''

The falling of icicles from structures during the winter. ''The doorways of many houses become dangerous during the winter because of stiricide.''

Snow-covered. ''In many parts of the United States the landscapes are beautifully ninguid during this holiday season.''

An inexpensive and worthless Christmas present. ''She was hoping to receive some wonderful Christmas presents but all she got was toe-covers.''

I,m guessing they all come from ''meli'' the Greek word for honey.

I read that it applies strictly to Christmas although I imagine it could be applied to any time of the year. A Briticism, like the last 2 or 3 words I,ve posted.

To hastily tidy up the house before Christmas guests arrive. '' During this busy Christmas season, many housewives are scurryfunging.''

It does have a certain amount of crudeness, rawness and vulgarity to it but it seemed like an interesting pick.

The total devotion to enjoying oneself. ''Many people strive for at least some apolausticism during the Christmas holidays.''

The hole you need to move your belt to after having a delicious but huge meal during the Christmas holidays.'' During this festive Christmas season, many people are experiencing the Yule hole phenomenon.''

To decorate something with evergreen branches during the Christmas holidays. ''During this joyous Christmas season, people are bouning the doorways of their houses.''

Carrying or bearing a gift or present. ''During this Christmas season,many people are doniferous.''

A lovely word indeed Eileen!