Epicaricacy is the English word for Schadenfreude. I first found this word in Novobatzky and Shea's "Depraved and Insulting English." Ammon Shea then came to our discussion board (Wordcraft) to explain his citation: "To the best of my knowledge the word first appeared in Nathaniel Bailey's Universal Etymological English Dictionary. I think that the first edition was published in 1727 and it went through 20 or 22 subsequent editions. He spells the word differently and defines it thusly: Epicharikaky - A joy at the misfortunes of others. The etymology is from the Greek epi (upon) + chara (joy) + kakon (evil). I have seen it in a number of other books with what appears to be the modernized spelling. I can't remember all of these sources off the top of my head but aside of Mrs. Byrnes it also appears in a book of obscure words by Paul Dickson. I think Joseph Shipley may have it in his Dictionary of Early English.
This word was not coined by Vladimir Nabokov in Pale Fire, his book of 1962.
Versipel is listed in Webster's New International Dictionary,1932 edition. The definition is: A creature capable of changing from one form to another,as a werewolf.
(adj): the more elegant and economical form of the term mirifical meaning "working wonders", "wonderful".
This word may be one of the uncommon monovocalic trisyllables in the English language.
about 1 year ago mollusque said:
A mirific word! I have fond memories of playing it in a game of Scrabble. My opponent didn't challenge but the word was not in OSPD1, the then current dictionary of record. It is in MW3 and OED2.
fascination,enchantment. The belief that some persons had the power of injuring others by their looks among the Greeks and Romans,as it is in modern times.(The evil eye)
The fascinum was an amulet in the form of a phallus which was hung around the necks of children. The evil eye was supposed to injure children particularly.
William Smith,D.C.L.,LLD, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities John Murray,London, 1875
This word was not coined by Vladimir Nabokov in Pale Fire, his book of 1962.
Versipel is listed in Webster's New International Dictionary,1932 edition. The definition is: A creature capable of changing from one form to another,as a werewolf.
Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming
fascination,enchantment. The belief that some persons had the power of injuring others by their looks among the Greeks and Romans,as it is in modern times.(The evil eye)
The fascinum was an amulet in the form of a phallus which was hung around the necks of children. The evil eye was supposed to injure children particularly.
William Smith,D.C.L.,LLD, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities John Murray,London, 1875
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pavonine commented on the word evenomate
evenomate, v. rare—1.
(iːˈvɛnəmeɪt)
f. e- out + venom n. + -ate3.
trans. To take out the poison from (food, etc.).
a 1834 Coleridge Lit. Rem. (1836) III. 122 Purified from the poison of the practical Romish doctrine of works as the Mandioc is evenomated by fire.
May 12, 2010
pavonine commented on the word plutogogue
A spokesman for the plutocrats; one who justifies or advocates
the interests of the wealthy. Hence'plutogogy',the rule of plutogogues. OED
February 15, 2010
pavonine commented on the word gnomide
A female gnome. OED Used by Nabokov in Lolita-kiddoid gnomide
August 31, 2009
pavonine commented on the word epicaricacy
Epicaricacy is the English word for Schadenfreude. I first found this word in Novobatzky and Shea's "Depraved and Insulting English." Ammon Shea then came to our discussion board (Wordcraft) to explain his citation: "To the best of my knowledge the word first appeared in Nathaniel Bailey's Universal Etymological English Dictionary. I think that the first edition was published in 1727 and it went through 20 or 22 subsequent editions. He spells the word differently and defines it thusly: Epicharikaky - A joy at the misfortunes of others. The etymology is from the Greek epi (upon) + chara (joy) + kakon (evil). I have seen it in a number of other books with what appears to be the modernized spelling. I can't remember all of these sources off the top of my head but aside of Mrs. Byrnes it also appears in a book of obscure words by Paul Dickson. I think Joseph Shipley may have it in his Dictionary of Early English.
August 2, 2009
pavonine commented on the word mesopygion
mesopygion
fr. Gk meso-, middle + pyge, the rump rare the cleavage of the buttocks
July 29, 2009
pavonine commented on the word logodaedaly
Log`o`daed´a`ly
n. 1. Verbal legerdemain; a playing with words.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by C. & G. Merriam Co.
logodaedaly
Rare. a cunning with words; verbal legerdemain. Also logodaedalus.
July 29, 2009
pavonine commented on the word versipel
This word was not coined by Vladimir Nabokov in Pale Fire, his book of 1962.
Versipel is listed in Webster's New International Dictionary,1932 edition. The definition is: A creature capable of changing from one form to another,as a werewolf.
July 29, 2009
pavonine commented on the word mirific
(adj): the more elegant and economical form of the term mirifical meaning "working wonders", "wonderful".
This word may be one of the uncommon monovocalic trisyllables in the English language.
about 1 year ago mollusque said:
A mirific word! I have fond memories of playing it in a game of Scrabble. My opponent didn't challenge but the word was not in OSPD1, the then current dictionary of record. It is in MW3 and OED2.
about 1 year ago Verbophile said: edit
Working wonders;wonderful
July 17, 2009
pavonine commented on the word balatron
a buffoon,an unintentional clown
Theroux, Darconville's Cat
July 17, 2009
pavonine commented on the word uranist
a homosexual
Nabokov,Lolita p. 18
July 17, 2009
pavonine commented on the word migrant's
a man sexually aroused by water,esp urine
Nabokov,Lolita p.252
July 17, 2009
pavonine commented on the word millinocket
bad breath
July 17, 2009
pavonine commented on the word nieria
pertaining to appetite, sexual and otherwise
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word magdickson@yahoo
waning sexual desire due to age
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word magdickson@yahoo.com
having thick ankles
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word callertune
1. A strong offensive odor via perspiration of the armpits.
2. Bromidrosis or the fetid or foul smelling of perspiration of the axillae (armpits).
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word eumoirous
happy because innocent and good.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word liak
a great-great-grandfather
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word number-08051138777
Having the same essence; being identically of the same nature.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word ilove
caused by unfavorable home environment
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word globacome
relating to silence
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word donwloaded
adj. & n. - left-handed or awkward; or a left-handed or awkward person
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word iviN
one who fasts
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word lovertine
addicted to love-making
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Th3n
a prostitute pretending to be a wife.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word T@kIn
Also,adiaphorous. neutral; neither right nor wrong; neither deleterious
nor salubrious
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word H3@d
Equal to a twelfth part.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Marilynn
rejuvenation of an old man by a young woman
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word 206-296-VOTE
n. pl. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) Sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word zelator
sister in a convent in charge of checking on conduct of other nuns
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Skads
A sensation of constriction as if a cord were being drawn around the body. Also called girdle sensation.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Fambrough
clumsy, accident prone
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Beach-Dewey
To turn to stone or rock
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word roinous
mean, nasty and contemptible
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word burdalane
all alone and friendless
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word UEK
healthiness resulting from having all one's wishes granted
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word PHCT
mistake-prone
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word trans-free
A craving for sweets.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Mongooses
A rarely used term for an abnormal indifference toward or dislike of persons or things.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Sandella's
A subjective impression of memory of events that have not occurred;false memory
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Cookbook-Recipes
a feeling or sensation of coldness.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Kjaerum
Extremely alert wakefulness.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word periclitation
The state of being in peril
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Kalhorn
Rare or obsolete term for marital infidelity.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Benic
Rare or obsolete term for the fear of being unloved.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word darraign
1. To make ready to fight; to array
2. To fight out; to contest; to decide by combat.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Steinley
forgiveness;a forgiving nature(Obs,rare)
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word qued
Obsolete
A. a. Evil,wicked,bad
b. Hostile,inimical to(rare)
B a. A bad or wicked person
b. spec. The evil one,the devil
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word WKRG
1. A person who speaks dishonestly or unclearly.
2. Bawdy, foul, or vulgar speech.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Modgil
Psychol. A type of hysteria thought to be amenable to and curable by suggestion. OED
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word harageous
rough and bold(In Luciferous Logolepsy)
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Banatwalla
the act of climbing on the outside of buildings and other artificial structures.
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July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word pharology
The scientific study of lighthouses and signal lights.
"Pharology" is first recorded in 1847 in the Transactions of the
Royal Society of Arts of London. The author of the paper noted that
it had been "first introduced by the late Mr Purdy". This otherwise
unsung gentleman must have had in mind the famous lighthouse, one
of the seven wonders of the ancient world, that was erected around
280BC on the island of Pharos, off the coast of Alexandria
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Virar
The pacification of an adversary by use of mild speech or promises
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word a-eef
dull, unfunny, deadly serious, humorless
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word megalonisus
a tendency to exaggerate.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word suggilate
beat black and blue; slander.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word compursion
the wrinkling of one's face
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word 6fad7271-24ee-ba88-b1f8-bf77391f81f6
preoccupation with trying to recall forgotten words
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word fascinum
fascination,enchantment. The belief that some persons had the power of injuring others by their looks among the Greeks and Romans,as it is in modern times.(The evil eye)
The fascinum was an amulet in the form of a phallus which was hung around the necks of children. The evil eye was supposed to injure children particularly.
William Smith,D.C.L.,LLD, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities John Murray,London, 1875
Not in OED
Nabokov,Lolita p 21
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word aa-a
prudishness
Nabokov,Pale Fire p.114
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word 146-Million
polluted,contaminated
Burgess,Earthly Powers
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word ignavia
idleness,sloth
Theroux,Darconville's Cat
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word apdigital_2008_12_31_ap_online_regional_us_D95DRD0G0_news_ap_org_anpa&SMContentSet
obstinately maintaining one's opinion
Spackman,An Armful of Warm Girl
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word greensource
anoesia mental deficiency;idiocy
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word ephebos
a youth entering manhood or just enrolled as a citizen
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word Economic-Stimulus
This word was not coined by Vladimir Nabokov in Pale Fire, his book of 1962.
Versipel is listed in Webster's New International Dictionary,1932 edition. The definition is: A creature capable of changing from one form to another,as a werewolf.
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word 090216GottfriedHouse
lagnosis. satyriasis. New Standard Dictionary Of The English Language. Funk & Wagnalls 1943
July 12, 2009
pavonine commented on the word philophronesis
The pacification of an adversary by use of mild speech or promises
March 4, 2009
pavonine commented on the word maculature
Also: blotting paper
September 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word blague
a practical joke, playful deception, raillery, etc.
August 18, 2008
pavonine commented on the word vernility
Fawning or obsequious behavior; servility.
August 18, 2008
pavonine commented on the word gilravage
to feast in a noisy and riotous manner
August 18, 2008
pavonine commented on the word ustion
The act of burning, or the state of being burned.
August 18, 2008
pavonine commented on the word peaner
An idiot, a jerk, and a moron.
August 18, 2008
pavonine commented on the word fescennine
adj.
Licentious; obscene.
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Latin Fescennnus, of Fescennia, a town of ancient Etruria known for its licentious poetry.
August 16, 2008
pavonine commented on the word pharology
The scientific study of lighthouses and signal lights.
"Pharology" is first recorded in 1847 in the Transactions of the
Royal Society of Arts of London. The author of the paper noted that
it had been "first introduced by the late Mr Purdy". This otherwise
unsung gentleman must have had in mind the famous lighthouse, one
of the seven wonders of the ancient world, that was erected around
280BC on the island of Pharos, off the coast of Alexandria
July 26, 2008
pavonine commented on the word doryphore
A pedantic critic of minor errors; a nit-picker.
We owe this word to Sir Harold Nicolson, who introduced it to the
world in the Spectator magazine in August 1952. In an issue of the
same magazine later the same year, he described a doryphore as a
"questing prig, who derives intense satisfaction from pointing out
the errors of others"
Sir Harold took it from French, in which it's the usual name for
the Colorado beetle, hence a pest.
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July 13, 2008
pavonine commented on the word singultient
Crying or sobbing.
June 29, 2008
pavonine commented on the word stegophily
the act of climbing on the outside of buildings and other artificial structures.
From weekly email from www.worldwidewords.org 6/14/08
June 15, 2008
pavonine commented on the word gorbellied
having a protuberant belly:corpulent (Obs) OED
See ventripotent
June 15, 2008
pavonine commented on the word patibulary
Of or pertaining to the gallows, or to execution
From WORLD WIDE WORDS ISSUE 590 Saturday 7 June 2008
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June 10, 2008
pavonine commented on the word flatulopetic
Also,Pretentious, pompous, inflated.
June 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word conquassate
To shake; to agitate. Obs.
June 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word pallion
a small piece or pellet. OED
June 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word apinoid
clean,dirt-free. Funk & Wagnall Unabridged(1943)
June 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word inusitate
Unwonted,unusual,out of use,obsolete
Rare. OED
June 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word amyous
Wanting in muscle; without flesh or strength
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word harageous
rough and bold(In Luciferous Logolepsy)
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word tempean
Of or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; resembling Temple; hence, beautiful; delightful; charming
Similar definition in OED
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word semese
half-eaten. OED
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word pithiatism
Psychol. A type of hysteria thought to be amenable to and curable by suggestion. OED
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word spurcidical
1. A person who speaks dishonestly or unclearly.
2. Bawdy, foul, or vulgar speech.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word qued
Obsolete
A. a. Evil,wicked,bad
b. Hostile,inimical to(rare)
B a. A bad or wicked person
b. spec. The evil one,the devil
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word loxotic
oblique; distorted.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word opiparous
Sumptuous.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word proficuous
Profitable; advantageous; useful.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word ignoscency
forgiveness;a forgiving nature(Obs,rare)
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word spiloma
birthmark; naevus
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word ultroneous
Spontaneous; voluntary.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word illaqueate
To insnare; to entrap; to entangle; to catch
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word desparple
v. t. & i. 1. To scatter; to disparkle (Obs.)
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word polymicrian
containing much within a small space;compact
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word mathesis
learning, mental discipline, especially in mathematics
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word darraign
1. To make ready to fight; to array
2. To fight out; to contest; to decide by combat.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word aphilophrenia
Rare or obsolete term for the fear of being unloved.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word apistia
Rare or obsolete term for marital infidelity.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word periclitation
1. Trial; experiment.
2. The state of being in peril.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word egersis
Extremely alert wakefulness.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word secundation
Prosperity.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word rhigosis
a feeling or sensation of coldness.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word catarolysis
letting off steam by swearing
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word philodox
dogmatic person; person fond of opinions, especially their own.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word peirastic
Fitted for trial or test; experimental; tentative; treating of attempts.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word pseudomnesia
A subjective impression of memory of events that have not occurred;false memory
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word nostrificate
To grant recognition to a degree from a foreign university
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word paramimia
The use of inappropriate or incorrect gestures in speaking.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word oligoria
A rarely used term for an abnormal indifference toward or dislike of persons or things.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word commentitious
Fictitious or imaginary; unreal
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word apanthropy
An aversion to the company of men; a love of solitude
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word glycolimia
A craving for sweets.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word manavelins
slang : odds and ends of food : LEFTOVERS
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word dinic
pertaining to vertigo or dizziness
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word hamartithia
mistake-prone
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word euphelicia
healthiness resulting from having all one's wishes granted
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word pedetentous
Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word stomachous
Stout; sullen; obstinate. Obs.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word burdalane
all alone and friendless
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word insecable
Incapable of being divided by cutting; indivisible.
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word roinous
mean, nasty and contemptible
June 8, 2008
pavonine commented on the word gorgonize
To have the effect of a Gorgon upon; to turn into stone; to
petrify. R.
June 7, 2008
pavonine commented on the word saxify
To turn to stone or rock
June 7, 2008
pavonine commented on the word fidimplicitary
A person who has implicit faith
March 2, 2008
pavonine commented on the word metemptosis
The suppression of a day in the calendar to prevent the date
of the new moon being set a day too late, or the suppression
of the bissextile day once in 134 years. The opposite to this
is the proemptosis, or the addition of a day every 330 years,
and another every 2,400 years.
February 29, 2008
pavonine commented on the word lynchnobite
Yes. I am a poor speller and a two finger typist.
February 13, 2008
pavonine commented on the word lynchnobite
One who labors at night and sleeps in the day.
February 9, 2008
pavonine commented on the word symphoric
clumsy, accident prone
February 7, 2008
pavonine commented on the word ampullosity
rare swollen or pretentious inanity; turgidity of language, bombast
December 30, 2007
pavonine commented on the word zonesthesia
A sensation of constriction as if a cord were being drawn around the body. Also called girdle sensation.
December 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word zelator
sister in a convent in charge of checking on conduct of other nuns
December 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word pogonotomy
1. Cutting the beard or shaving one's facial hair.
2. What the Greeks used to call the gentile art of self-shaving
December 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word inferiae
n. pl. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) Sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends.
December 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word shunamitism
rejuvenation of an old man by a young woman
December 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word traulism
A stammering or stuttering.
December 21, 2007
pavonine commented on the word faitour
Archaic
An impostor; a deceiver
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word embracery
Law, offence of attempting to influence a jury or juror
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word insipience
Archaic.
Lack of wisdom.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word plumeopicean
humorous nonce-word : composed of tar and feathers
(alluding to the practice of tarring and feathering
an obnoxious person)
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word abscondite
inkhorn term abstruse, obscure: recondite
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word spirituel
having or marked by a refined and especially sprightly or witty nature
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word empery
Absolute dominion or jurisdiction; sovereignty.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word unciary
Equal to a twelfth part.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word cancrine
1. reading the same backwards as forwards: a cancrine line. Cf. palindrome.
2.rare) Of, or pertaining to crabs
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word mogigraphia
Writer's cramp.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word vagitus
The cry of a newborn.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word parrhesia
Boldness or freedom of speech.
December 17, 2007
pavonine commented on the word degringolade
A rapid decline, deterioration, or collapse (of a situation).
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word velitation
A dispute or contest; a slight contest; a skirmish
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word witling
1. One who aspires to wittiness.
2. One who has little wit.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word cotquean
n. Archaic
1. A coarse or scolding woman.
2. A man who busies himself with domestic matters traditionally regarded as suitable only for women.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word adiaphorus
Also,adiaphorous. neutral; neither right nor wrong; neither deleterious
nor salubrious
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word fastigium
The period of maximum severity or intensity of a disease or fever
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word subdolous
Sly; crafty; cunning; artful.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word roscian
Of or related to acting.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word hypogeum
n. pl. hy·po·ge·a (-j)
1. A subterranean chamber of an ancient building.
2. An ancient subterranean burial chamber, such as a catacomb
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word margaritaceous
Pertaining to, or resembling, pearl; pearly.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word demirep
A person of doubtful reputation or respectability
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word geoponic
Of or relating to agriculture or farming.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word capapie
adv. From head to foot; at all points.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word boeotian
Also:Boeotian (a.) Of or pertaining to Boeotia; hence, stupid; dull; obtuse.
Boeotian (n.) A native of Boeotia; also, one who is dull and ignorant.
December 16, 2007
pavonine commented on the word humicubation
Lying on the ground, especially as a sign of penitence or humiliation.
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word xyresic
Being as sharp as a razor
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word tentiginous
a. 1. Stiff; stretched; strained.
2. Lustful, or pertaining to lust.
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word spoffokins
a prostitute pretending to be a wife.
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word kerdomeletia
excessive attention to material wealth
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word deuterogamist
a widower or widow who remarries. Also,one who marries a second time.
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word basial
pertaining to kissing. basiate, v. kiss. basiation, n.
December 11, 2007
pavonine commented on the word mancinism
left-handedness.
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word lovertine
addicted to love-making
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word jejunator
one who fasts
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word insuetude
The state or quality of being unaccustomed; absence of use or habit.
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word occecation
The act of making blind, or the state of being blind.
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word kitthoge
adj. & n. - left-handed or awkward; or a left-handed or awkward person
December 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word dysania
the state of finding it hard to get out of bed
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word plumigerous
Feathered; having feathers.
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word harpocratic
relating to silence
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word receptary
a. accepted as fact but unproved
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word cacestogenous
caused by unfavorable home environment
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word tautoousious
Having the same essence; being identically of the same nature.
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word tresaiel
a great-great-grandfather
December 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word lenocinant
Given to lewdness.
December 8, 2007
pavonine commented on the word manes
Also-n.pl. The spirits of the dead, regarded as minor supernatural powers in ancient Roman religion
December 8, 2007
pavonine commented on the word serotine
late in occuring,forming or flowering. Usually,said of flowers but can be used figuratively
December 8, 2007
pavonine commented on the word eumoirous
happy because innocent and good.
December 8, 2007
pavonine commented on the word veneficial
Acting by poison; used in poisoning or in sorcery.
December 8, 2007
pavonine commented on the word tragomaschalia
1. A strong offensive odor via perspiration of the armpits.
2. Bromidrosis or the fetid or foul smelling of perspiration of the axillae (armpits).
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word scaurous
having thick ankles
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word obsolagnium
waning sexual desire due to age
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word lethonomia
the tendency to forget names
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word neanimorphic
looking younger than one's years.
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word rhyparography
painting or description of mean or sordid things; still-life or genre painting.
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word epithymetic
pertaining to appetite, sexual and otherwise
November 28, 2007
pavonine commented on the word cacophrenia
Bad or dysfunctional thinking
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word pinguid
fat;fatty
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word ustulate
stained or charred as if scorched
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word solatium
something that eases or makes up for suffering or loss
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word nostology
the science of caring for the elderly
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word pudency
modesty;prudishness
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word pseudologist
One who utters falsehoods; a liar.
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word protervity
Peevishness; petulance.
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word jugate
paired or connected
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word agnoiology
the science or study of ignorance, which determines its quality and conditions.
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word circumforaneous
Going about or abroad; walking or wandering from house to
house.
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word dedition
The act of yielding; surrender.
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word expromission
the act of assuming another's debt
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word inficete
dull, unfunny, deadly serious, humorless
November 25, 2007
pavonine commented on the word subvene
To come under, as a support or stay; to happen.
November 24, 2007
pavonine commented on the word osculate
Also, to touch with the lips
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word megalonisus
a tendency to exaggerate.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word suggilate
beat black and blue; slander.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word furacious
Given to theft; thievish
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word eisegesis
Consider Charles Kinbote in Pale Fire
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word bromopnea
bad breath
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word compursion
the wrinkling of one's face
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word nephalism
Total abstinence from spirituous liquor.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word vapulation
the act of beating or flogging
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word transfuge
a deserter;an apostate
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word obreptitious
obtained by trickery or by concealing the truth
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word loganamnosis
preoccupation with trying to recall forgotten words
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word asitia
Want of appetite; loathing of food.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word hypobulia
n. diminution in ability to act or decide
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word immund
unclean;filthy Rare.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word illability
infallibility Obs.
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word altrigenderism
the point of development at which one becomes attracted to persons of the opposite sex
November 23, 2007
pavonine commented on the word periplus
a voyage or trip around something
November 20, 2007
pavonine commented on the word calcitrate
To kick.
November 20, 2007
pavonine commented on the word evirate
To emasculate; to dispossess of manhood.
November 20, 2007
pavonine commented on the word callidity
Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness
November 20, 2007
pavonine commented on the word undinist
a man sexually aroused by water,esp urine
Nabokov,Lolita p.252
November 12, 2007
pavonine commented on the word fascinum
fascination,enchantment. The belief that some persons had the power of injuring others by their looks among the Greeks and Romans,as it is in modern times.(The evil eye)
The fascinum was an amulet in the form of a phallus which was hung around the necks of children. The evil eye was supposed to injure children particularly.
William Smith,D.C.L.,LLD, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities John Murray,London, 1875
Not in OED
Nabokov,Lolita p 21
November 12, 2007
pavonine commented on the word uranist
a homosexual
Nabokov,Lolita p. 18
November 12, 2007
pavonine commented on the word goetic
Also a noun:necromancer;a magician-Webster's New International Dictionary (1913)
Used by Nabokov as an adjective on page 183 of Pale Fire
November 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word cogitabund
archaic:given to deep thought:having the appearance of being in deep meditation:pensive
November 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word pudibundity
prudishness
Nabokov,Pale Fire p.114
November 10, 2007
pavonine commented on the word inquinated
polluted,contaminated
Burgess,Earthly Powers
November 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word ephectic
skeptical,unconvinced,dubious
Beckett,The Unnamable
November 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word ignavia
idleness,sloth
Theroux,Darconville's Cat
November 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word gulous
greedy for food,gluttonous
Burgess,Tremor Of Intent
November 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word impuberal
not adult,prepubescent
Nabokov,Transparent Things
November 9, 2007
pavonine commented on the word menald
spotted,dappled,variegated
Nabokov,Ada
November 9, 2007
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