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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 97 of 101 1 2 … 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Go to page... LIANISE - to cover with vines wofahulicodoc #232725 11/30/23 02:41 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA LIAISE PRONUNCIATION: (lee-AYZ) MEANING: verb intr.: 1. To establish a connection with someone in a different group or organization for purposes of working together, coordinating efforts, exchanging information, etc. 2. To act as a link between two or more parties. ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from liaison, from French liaison, from Latin ligation (binding), from ligare (to bind). The word rose to prominence as British military slang during WWII. Earliest documented use: 1928. ______________________________ LIMA IS E - what they say in Peru, Indiana, about the city in Ohio (YCLIU) LIPAISE - a fat-digesting enzyme, sort of TIA-ISE - to make your sister into an aunt by giving birth Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter KERRY-BUILD - to make in Ireland wofahulicodoc #232726 11/30/23 02:48 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA JERRY-BUILD PRONUNCIATION: (JER-ee-bild) MEANING: verb tr.: To build cheaply and sloppily. ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from jerry-built. Further derivation unknown. Earliest documented use: 1832. _______________________________ JERRY-BUILT - made in Germany in WWI JERSY-BUILD - to make left-handed (if you come from NYC) MERRY-BUILD - to construct in Santa's factory at the North Pole Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter OS' MUSE - L Frank Baum's inspiration wofahulicodoc #232727 11/30/23 03:00 AM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA OSMOSE PRONUNCIATION: (OZ/OS-mos) MEANING: verb tr., intr.: 1. To diffuse gradually. 2. To undergo or to subject to osmosis: the diffusion of fluid from a solution of low concentration to one of high concentration through a semipermeable membrane. ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from osmosis, from Greek osmos (to push). Earliest documented use: 1884, for osmosis: 1863. ______________________________________________ OZMOSE - how Bullwinlke goes off to see the Wizard O, S'MORE - Well, if you don't want to toast marshmallows over the campfire, what would you like? DOS MOUSE - how you use the Disk Operating System Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter MAXUMISE - to pour out many pithy sayings wofahulicodoc #232728 12/01/23 07:17 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA MANUMISE PRONUNCIATION: (MAN-yuh-myz) MEANING: verb tr.: To free from slavery, servitude, or restraint. ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from manumission, from Latin manus (hand) + mittere (to let go). Earliest documented use: 1523. A synonym is manumit. _______________________________ MANI-MISE - to get one's nails cared for cheaply CANUMISE - to turn into a dog (especially during a full moon) MANUMIST - Fella, you have lousy aim! Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter EN THUS - this kind of sp wofahulicodoc #232729 12/01/23 07:24 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA ENTHUSE PRONUNCIATION: (en-THOOS) MEANING: verb tr.: 1. To make someone enthusiastic. 2. To express something with enthusiasm. verb intr.: To display enthusiasm. ETYMOLOGY: back-formation from enthusiasm, from Latin enthusiasmus (inspiration), from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein (to be inspired by a god), from theos (god). Earliest documented use: 1827. ______________________________ ANTHUSE - to sing The Star-Spangled Banner with fervor ENT HUSH - a silence among the tree creatures of Middle Earth ENTHOUSE - to increase by three orders of magnitude Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter ARISTO LOY - cousin of actress Myrna wofahulicodoc #232730 12/09/23 07:21 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA ARISTOLOGY PRONUNCIATION: (ar-uh-STOL-uh-jee) MEANING: noun: The art of dining. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek ariston (breakfast, lunch) + -logy (study). Earliest documented use: 1835. _______________________ ARUSTOLOGY - how to make stainless steel TRISTOLOGY - science of sadness WRISTOLOGY - telling the time by looking at the back of your hand ARISTOTLOGY - the Greek philosopher is kinda sluggish today Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter DRABLERIE - dull, lackluster stuff wofahulicodoc #232731 12/09/23 07:27 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA DIABLERIE PRONUNCIATION: (dee-AH-bluh-ree or dee-AB-luh-ree) MEANING: noun: 1. Sorcery; witchcraft; black magic. 2. A representation of devils or demons in art or literature. 3. Mischievous manner or conduct. ETYMOLOGY: From French diable (devil), from Latin diabolus (devil), from Greek diabolos (slanderer), from diaballein (to slander), from dia- (across) + ballein (to hurl). Earliest documented use: 1653. ___________________________ VIABLERIE - assorted living things DISABLERIE - various unspecified handicaps LIABLERIE - legal exposures of all sorts D-I-Y-BLERIE - small home repair projects, when paying a professional isn't needed Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter HELLOPHILOUS - full of greetings wofahulicodoc #232732 12/09/23 07:33 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA HELIOPHILOUS PRONUNCIATION: (hee-lee-AH-fuh-luhs) MEANING: adjective: Fond of or adapted to sunlight. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek helio- (sun) + -philous (liking). Earliest documented use: 1860. ______________________________ HELICOPHILOUS - fond of screws HELIOPILOUS - golden-blond-haired HELPOPHILOUS - willing to assist anyone, anywhere, any time Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter LOTTIC - pertaining to the game of lotto wofahulicodoc #232733 12/09/23 07:39 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA LOTIC PRONUNCIATION: (LOH-tik) MEANING: adjective: Relating to or living in flowing water. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin lotus (washed), past participle of lavere (to wash). Earliest documented use: 1916. A counterpart word is lenitic/lentic (living in still water). _____________________________________ LORIC - describing Dr Seuss’ Lorax PLOTIC - (sometimes PLOTTIC) - conspiratorial LOUIC - comme seize Rois de France Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter UMBRIFERROUS - darkly ironic wofahulicodoc #232734 12/09/23 07:45 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc OP Carpal Tunnel OP wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,556 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA UMBRIFEROUS PRONUNCIATION: (uhm-BRIF-uh-ruhs) MEANING: adjective: Casting a shadow. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin umbra (shade, shadow) + ferre (to bear). Some related words are umbrella, adumbrate, and somber. Earliest documented use: 1616. __________________ NUMBRIFEROUS - quantitative LUMBRIFEROUS - made of ironwood UMP-RIFEROUS - describing a game with too many officials on the field Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Page 97 of 101 1 2 … 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Go to page... Moderated by  Jackie  Hop To General Topics ------  Information and announcements  Q&A about words  Wordplay and fun  Words and languages in schools  Miscellany  Weekly Themes  Looking for (writers, speakers,... (Old) Weekly themes. 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