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Baisemain is an archaic French term for the traditional kissing of the hand that a vassal would give to the fief seigneur signifying respect. Baisemain then expanded it's meaning to the polite manner which one would use to greet or leave a lady, especially a lady one wanted to impress or show admiration to. In… Continue reading Word Nerd: Baisemain
Nefelibata (pronounced ne-fe-LE-ba-ta) is a charming Portuguese word - from ‘nephele’ (cloud) and batha (a place where you can walk) - used to describe those of us who are rather unique and unorthodox. A nefelibata is a cloud walker or or one who does not abide by the precepts of society, literature, or art. Nefelibata's think… Continue reading Word Nerd: Nefelibata
Disgruntled is a word that sounds rather like what it means - grumbling, peevish, dissatisfied. Disgruntled is the word who's back-formation helped create the word gruntled. When one thinks of someone who's disgruntled they think of a person who is angry, grumpy, grumbling, annoyed or unhappy. I know that when I'm disgruntled I can be… Continue reading Word Nerd: Disgruntled
Gruntled is a back-formation from the word disgruntled. Originally gruntle was an old word that meant to grumble, however in the 1920's gruntle(d) was used in a humorous manner to mean "make happy" and thus, a new definition and usage was born! If one is gruntled they are pleased or satisfied as opposed to feeling… Continue reading Word Nerd: Gruntled
Bucolic is a word that describes that idyllic picture of rural life that seems to be woven into the collective conscious. When one is asked to depict their idea of the countryside, it's often a bucolic image that flows forth. In this Pinterest world it's an even more idyllic picture - a bucolic setting, halcyon… Continue reading Word Nerd: Bucolic
Dysania (also known as Clinomania) is the irresistible and overwhelming desire to stay in bed. While dysania can be a serious medical issue (it can be tied to depression, anxiety, etc.) it can also simply be a state of being caused by everyday stress or even the weather. Dysania is that all-encompassing feeling one gets […]
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