Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Afterclap:

Unexpected events happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cough:

A convulsion of the lungs, vellicated by some sharp serosity. It is pronounced coff.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Malthorse:

It seems to have been, in Shakespeare's time, a term of reproach for a dull dolt.

-"Mome, malthorse, capon, coxcomb, idiot, patch."

- Shakespeare

Friday, April 30, 2010

Obvention:

Something happening not constantly and regularly, but uncertainly; incidental advantage.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Gavel:

A provincial word for ground.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Handsel:

To use or do anything the first time.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Nocent:

(1) Guilty; criminal.

(2) Hurtful, mischievous.