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Words Seldom Seen: Paunch

SimonAugust 1, 20250

Paunch Noun: A large protruding belly. Example: “Like many men past middle age I have developed a...

SimonJuly 25, 20250

Flaneur Noun: An idle man about town. wandering about town to experience it but not to belong. Example:...

SimonJuly 18, 20250

Fissiparous Adjective: Inclined to break into separate parts. Originally a term in biology related to animals...

SimonJuly 11, 20250

Pander Verb: To do or provide, or promise to provide, exactly what a person or group wants, especially when it...

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SimonJune 27, 20250

Term of ArtNoun: a word or phrase that has a precise, specialized meaning within a particular field or...

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SimonJune 20, 20250

Discombobulate Verb: disconcert or confuse someone, usually humorous. Example: "Finding the "irregular...

SimonJune 13, 20251

Quisling Noun: A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country. Example: "Marshall...

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SimonMay 30, 20251

Merch Noun: a shortened version of the word "merchandise," referring to goods. Especially those related to an...

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SimonMay 23, 20250

Consigliere Noun: an adviser to an important or high-ranking person. Originally the fixer for a Mafia boss its...

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SimonMay 18, 20251

A couple of photos from my scouting expedition to Humphreys Peak with Bob K. On Tuesday. In a few days I’m going...

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