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Word Nerd is an on-going feature that shares and highlights unique, whimsical and sometimes forgotten or overlooked words. It’s dedicated to the logophile in us all.
Esperance means hope. Esperance is an obsolete or archaic word that derives from Middle English esperaunce (hope) which derives from the Old French esperance (hope), which in-turn derives from Vulgar Latin sperantia (unattested), which is from the Latin spērāre (to hope). Esperance was first recorded being used around 1400-1450. Esperance can also be describe as… Continue reading Word Nerd: Esperance
Vade Mecum is something a person carries about for frequent or regular use. Vade Mecum can also refer to a favorite book carried everywhere. Vade Mecum is a Latin phrase that literally means "go with me". Vade Mecum most often refers to a small reference or guide book that one carries with them. In more… Continue reading Word Nerd: Vade Mecum
Cwtch means a loving cuddle or hug, especially one that makes someone feel very happy and safe. Cwtch can also mean a cupboard or cubbyhole. Cwtch is a Welsh word that originates from cwts (couch) and from the French couche (couch). Cwtch (pronounced kutch) is such a cozy, comfortable, loving word. Cwtch is like hygge,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Cwtch
Mantra is a word or formula chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer. Mantra is a Sanskrit word from manyate (he thinks) and it first started being used around 1795. A mantra or mantram in Sanskrit, Pali and other languages is a group of words in sacred utterance, a numinous sound, or a… Continue reading Word Nerd: Mantra
Sirenize means bewitching or alluring, especially by song. Sirenize is derived from the word siren (Greek temptress) and the verb-forming suffix -ize (to render, make). Sirenize is quite a unique word that means using the enticements of a siren. When one sirenizes, they fascinate, captivate, and charm, usually to devastating or destructive results. Sirens, after… Continue reading Word Nerd: Sirenize
Winsome means generally pleasing and engaging, often because of a childlike charm or innocence. Winsome derives from the Old English wynn (joy or pleasure). Winsome also means cheerful, lighthearted and charming. Winsome is a fantastic descriptive term that has so many, well, winsome uses! One can have a winsome smile, a winsome laugh, a winsome… Continue reading Word Nerd: Winsome
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