roinish
Scabby, despicable. (Obsolete)
But any word meaning scabby must make a comeback!
But any word meaning scabby must make a comeback!
posted by the scribbler | 10:27 PM
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PRIMARY SOURCES: More Weird and Wonderful Words, Erin McKean, 2003; Forgotten English 2006 desktop calendar, Jeffrey Kacirk; Common Phrases, J. Mordock & Myron Korach, 2001; The Dictionary of Cliches, James Rogers, 1985; The American Heritage Dictionary
Thursday, August 14, 2008
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skybosh
An obsolete word for practical joking or tomfoolery.
posted by the scribbler | 9:23 PM
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
put on the dog
Time for a phrase today. If it is not obsolete, it certainly must be obscure.
To put on the dog originated as college slang in the 1860s. It means to make a flashy display, by dress or putting on airs.
To put on the dog originated as college slang in the 1860s. It means to make a flashy display, by dress or putting on airs.
posted by the scribbler | 10:45 PM
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
tziganologist
Here's an interesting one. Not obsolete, but not used everyday, I imagine. Well, for most anyway. A tziganologist studies Hungarian gypsies.
posted by the scribbler | 9:36 PM
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Friday, August 01, 2008
slubberdegullion
An archaic word for a slovenly person.
posted by the scribbler | 9:00 PM
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