rutemple has adopted no words, looked up 0 words, created 2 lists, listed 187 words, written 7 comments, added 0 tags, and loved 3 words.
rutemple has adopted no words, looked up 0 words, created 2 lists, listed 187 words, written 7 comments, added 0 tags, and loved 3 words.
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rutemple commented on the word kumihimo
From Wikipedia: Kumihimo (組み紐) is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. Kumi himo is Japanese for "gathered threads".
August 1, 2017
rutemple commented on the word kumihimo
Noun. from Japanese, complex braiding forms, accomplished with various types of braiding stands and tools.
August 1, 2017
rutemple commented on the word oontz
It's true - the kids at work sing "oontz oontz oontz" as a scat beat phrase.
April 8, 2011
rutemple commented on the user ruzuzu
Thanks, dear heart, for the pointer to ReeseTee's list; found myself surprised to find my first effort to be a list of the day on Twitter (but I'd only just staaaarted it!) with the Weaverly Words.
April 8, 2011
rutemple commented on the list the-voice-of-the-shuttle
Nice list! Three years later, and weaving is making a big comeback socially - have you had a chance to try it yet, ReeseTee?
April 8, 2011
rutemple commented on the list weaverly-words
Yow, I'm a Twitter List of the Day, 8 April 2011! (But I've just started.) Welcome, welcome.
April 8, 2011
rutemple commented on the word mooreeffoc
I hadn't realized that Chesterton had it from Dickens, thanks Wordnik!
I will venture to guess that sionnach has never been a proofreader of letterpress typesetting; those who have been can quite easily read letters as well as words in any direction; it's part of the "new angle" charm.
July 5, 2010