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iansealy commented on the word spesphthisica
spesphthisica (spez-this-ik-a) - n. unwarrantable optimism of some tuberculosis patients (L. Spes - Hope: Gk. phthiein - to decay)
January 18, 2007
iansealy commented on the word spesphthisica
My favourite definition. But not my favourite word.
January 18, 2007
seanahan commented on the word spesphthisica
You're right, this is a great definition. It is absurdly specific.
January 19, 2007