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eyas
Pronounced: AYE-us, noun Notes: a specialized word, which some readers may know Yesterday’s word The word rumption is “an uproar or commotion” First usage Our word came into English in the early 1800s Background / Comments The origin is not clear, but is thought to be a blend of the words “rumpus” and “ruction”. We…
rumption
Pronounced: RUHMP-shun, noun Notes: A word worth adding to one’s vocabulary Yesterday’s word The word myrmidon is “a loyal follower; especially a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously” First usage Our word came into English in the mid-1600s (but see comments) Background / Comments As I noted, I happen to know this word; it…
myrmidon
Pronounced: MUHR-muh-don, noun Notes: I do know this word, but I don’t think it well-known Yesterday’s word The word snoutfair means, as a noun, “a good-looking person”. As an adjective, it means “good-looking” First usage Our word came into English in the mid-1500s Background / Comments The word ‘snout’ makes me think of pigs and…
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