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Word Nerd: Noel

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. Noel (no-el) noun The Christmas season; Yuletide. A carol or song. Noel to each and every one of you, whether you celebrate the season or not. May songs of… Continue reading Word Nerd: Noel

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Word Nerd: Treacle

Treacle is a delightful word, overly sweet and cloying. Treacle treats, all syrupy golden, make taste buds dance with joy. When things are treacly they are showing an excessive sentimentality, and just like the syrup that uses treacle as it's name, it's a sticky, gooey, tooth-achy mess! Treacle is also a word that could easily… Continue reading Word Nerd: Treacle