Author: Demeter

Word of the Week #29 0

Word of the Week #29

Emmanuel cadged Mr. Beaky’s cadge; he was merely a servant and thus, not allowed to practise falconry.   cadge  1. ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled) (v) 2. a padded...

Word of the Week #27 0

Word of the Week #27

Bernard’s herigaut was surprisingly wrinkled today.   herigaut (n) 1. A gown-like garment worn in the 13th and early 14th centuries with hanging sleeves.

Word of the Week #23 3

Word of the Week #23

Stephenie couldn’t help wondering whether she should have named her first book Crepuscular.   crepuscular (adj) [krɪˈpʌskjʊlə]   1. Of or like twilight; dim

Word of the Week #21 1

Word of the Week #21

The mysterious smell of petrichor was what inspired Rachel the most.   petrichor (n) /ˈpɛtrɨkər/   1. The scent of rain on dry earth.