Showmance is a new word to me. It is precise and functional so I hope it sticks around. We could also have 'vacationmance' for those short-lived holiday romances.
Apparently this is a kind of ghost or spirit. It seems to be middle Eastern in origin. A nice word to know but probably not much use in writing as it would need to be explained. I will add it to my New to Me list. Thank you Ruth Harnisch for bringing us the s words today.
Lucubratory is a new word for me. A special word for 'composed by candlelight' – fab. Do we also have a word for 'composed by electric light'? or torchlight, firelight, daylight?
I agree with deinonychus that some of the names sound really uncomfortable – a sapphire is a kind of rock after all. But this list reminds me what good sources of words catalogues and manufacturers' names for things can be.
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EAMHarris commented on the list usable--2
an old word meaning to lie awake in anxiety before dawn
August 14, 2018
EAMHarris commented on the word showmance
Showmance is a new word to me. It is precise and functional so I hope it sticks around. We could also have 'vacationmance' for those short-lived holiday romances.
February 9, 2017
EAMHarris commented on the word epify
Is edify a real word? It sounds as if it ought to be.
January 29, 2017
EAMHarris commented on the word sheddim
Apparently this is a kind of ghost or spirit. It seems to be middle Eastern in origin. A nice word to know but probably not much use in writing as it would need to be explained. I will add it to my New to Me list. Thank you Ruth Harnisch for bringing us the s words today.
February 8, 2016
EAMHarris commented on the word bowbell
I was brought up in London but have never heard this term. It sounds intriguing but I think that 'cockney' is more usual and the one I would use.
May 30, 2013
EAMHarris commented on the word lucubratory
Lucubratory is a new word for me. A special word for 'composed by candlelight' – fab. Do we also have a word for 'composed by electric light'? or torchlight, firelight, daylight?
November 15, 2012
EAMHarris commented on the word mattress
I agree with deinonychus that some of the names sound really uncomfortable – a sapphire is a kind of rock after all. But this list reminds me what good sources of words catalogues and manufacturers' names for things can be.
June 8, 2012
EAMHarris commented on the word morbidezza
I've added this to my New words list but I doubt if I'll ever use it. It makes me think of 'morbid' and its related words.
June 8, 2012
EAMHarris commented on the list mark
This is a really useful list. Thank you for creating it.
May 13, 2012
EAMHarris commented on the list list-9--3
Some interesting lists here. I would find it difficult to use many of these words regularly.
May 8, 2012