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Tenebrific is darkness and gloom in one glorious descriptive term. Tenebrific is Latin in origin (combining tenebrea which translated would be darkness + fic) and it's one of those deliciously poetic words that adds a poignant touch to whatever it may be used in. Winter, especially those seemingly dead middling weeks that stretch on forever… Continue reading Word Nerd: Tenebrific
Chirography is the art or study of handwriting in all of it's aspects (including scriptotherapy!). Chirography is distinct from typography in that it is focused on what is written by and from the hand, not printed fonts (which are an amazing category unto themselves - and quite rightly so). I am a huge fan of… Continue reading Word Nerd: Chirography
Lilt is another one of those oh, so charmingly simple looking words (much like limn) that holds so much in it's definition. Lilt is a spirited, rhythmical, light, and pleasant way of sounding or moving and how utterly lovely is that?! While I defined lilt as a noun for descriptive means, lilt is also a… Continue reading Word Nerd: Lilt
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. Tabula Rasa is a Latin phrase that most commonly translates to blank slate in English. It derives from the use of the Roman tabula - a wax slab that… Continue reading Word Nerd: Tabula Rasa
Hygge (pronounced HU-guh) is a Danish word and way of living. Hygge, roughly and simplistically translated, means creating and fostering a warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoying it with the people you adore. I've been seeing hygge pop up here and there and the idea of it appealed to my quaintrelle soul. While hygge is not… Continue reading Word Nerd: Hygge
Riparian is a new nature word for me, and a truly wonderful discovery at that. Riparian describes that place that lies between a stream or river and the land. I love the riparian banks, where moss grows, and where the dirt and grass turn to mud, sand, and dampness. The heady scent of a stream… Continue reading Word Nerd: Riparian
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