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The author of the screed gave a list of examples of words that offended him, including catillate (to lick dishes), brochity (having crooked teeth) and vitulate (to rejoice wantonly).
NYT > Home Page By AMMON SHEA 2010
bestiary commented on the word catillate
to lick a plate.
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word catillate
You have a good knack for finding vaguely useful words that make people stare. *stares*
July 22, 2008
bestiary commented on the word catillate
i, i! apologize, or thank you. (i do pay for it. the clutter in my mental attic is kindof abhorrent.)
July 22, 2008
shevek commented on the word catillate
Perhaps catillate because it's a popular activity among kitties?
July 22, 2008
mialuthien commented on the word catillate
Oh, never mind, never mind...! *looks down upon Bestiary benevolently*
To unclutter your mental attic and blow the cobwebs away from the piles of words and pleasant turns of phrase you've been hoarding, I'd advise you to unload them all on Wordie. Thus, everybody profits, and all is well in the world.
Also, catlick is a valid word! To catillate a plate. To catlick a plate. Maybe?
July 22, 2008
biocon commented on the word catillate
According to OED, catillate means to lick dishes.
February 13, 2012
ruzuzu commented on the word catillate
All this talk about cats seems like a bit of a stretch. I'm sure it comes from watching cattle at a salt lick.
February 13, 2012