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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 13, 2017 7:22:56 GMT -5
Astrologamage, these so-called wise men made predictions based on what was happening in the sky.
Crapulence, This word, from the Latin root crapula, arose in the 18th century and it "denoted intestinal and cranial distress ... arising from intemperance and debauchery.
Grog-Blossom, a word from the 18th century for the dilation of blood vessels—caused by long-term overconsumption of the drink—in an alcoholic's nose.
Mumpsimus, this Middle English word originally meant "an incorrigible, dogmatic old pedant."
Numbles, this Anglo-Saxon word, taken from Old French, refers to animal intestines and internal organs, which were eaten by peasants in a dish called garbage pye.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 13, 2017 7:28:40 GMT -5
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Post by robkuntz on Jun 21, 2017 3:14:39 GMT -5
Is "Archaic" Archaic?
Watch out with this one...
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Post by Irish Warrior on Jun 21, 2017 9:37:13 GMT -5
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Post by Robert the Black on Jun 27, 2017 13:44:14 GMT -5
Is "Archaic" Archaic? Watch out with this one... Well "Archaic" looks Archaic.
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Post by hengest on Apr 3, 2022 22:20:04 GMT -5
Exalt for this, Admin Pete. I love these words and may return to this thread for further comment. I like to throw in tiny bits of this, although I don't care for a heavy "Ren Faire" element to the dialogue. I like peppering in the odd word or phrase for flavor (or mystery). Pixilated! Pulpatoon!
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Post by Admin Pete on Apr 30, 2022 22:42:05 GMT -5
Exalt for this, Admin Pete. I love these words and may return to this thread for further comment. I like to throw in tiny bits of this, although I don't care for a heavy "Ren Faire" element to the dialogue. I like peppering in the odd word or phrase for flavor (or mystery). Pixilated! Pulpatoon!
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Post by Snuffy Smith on May 18, 2022 13:23:54 GMT -5
Great thread, keep it going and add some more.
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Post by Vladimir, The Dark Prince on Jun 4, 2022 23:48:00 GMT -5
aught anything at all
avaunt go away
bane poison
baseborn of low birth or social standing
bedlam an asylum
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Post by nobody on Jun 16, 2022 22:05:29 GMT -5
Great thread, keep them coming.
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