frampold.. choose one:

a) in Post and Beam construction: the mortises of the ridge beam which accept the tenons of the end roof rafters

b) sour-tempered, cross, disagreeable, peevish

c) the setting on which parallel bars are anchored in gymnastics

d) a cool room for storage and maturation of harvested raspberries prior to making them into wine

e) the lower jaw of the clamp used to lift logs onto a logging truck

f) a winding mechanism for ropes on a clipper ship

g) of, or pertaining to, land resumed by a local government authority for purposes of public use

h) a European breed of cow, raised chiefly for milk, but also occasionally used for meat

i) to defeat (an opponent) at tables by one of the two methods recognized by the laws of the game

j) a tuning gauge of the timpani or kettle drums

Uh-huh.

huh?

My goodness. That is an eclectic bunch, isn't it.

I'll start the bidding with a G.

I LOVE d but I'll take e.

um... I think you forgot to add the real definition!

Well, if I have to choose, I'll go for the first one, 'a'

E please.

Yes, d is very enticing, but I choose
C

Sheesh - no wonder this was pointed out to me...

I'll take C. The Olympics are about to start, y'know... it might be temporo-topical.

I don't buy the capitalization of "Post and Beam" so (A) is out. I like (B)'s directness. I don't believe "the setting" in (C). I don't believe (D) because I don't think raspberry wine would have a unique name for storage rooms over other types of vinoculture. The wording of (E) lacks a certain 'dictionary flavor.' (F) is attractive but I just read a long passage in Patrick O'Brian this week about winding ropes and there was no mention of the term. (G) has just the sort of faux dictionary language that I like to employ in my fake definitions. Then again maybe it is true. (H) is another too-jocular entry IMO. (I) is vague -- what game is referred to? (J) does not jive with my [limited] musical knowledge.

I cast my vote for (B) .

I'll take J.

Well, live carefully, vote dangerously.(maybe the other way around) I'll take the cheerful one too: let it B

Yeah I worried about that too, but none of the others seemed any better. I chose it because of the (probably faux) etymological potential from "frame" and "poled" but no doubt that's what the daffynitionist intended and I have fallen into their clever trap.


That would have been my second or third guess. It's simple and there's nothing in it that is not "dictionary-like." I suspect you are right.


Maybe, but I think it's in the top three of possibilities. Again because of the frame (fram) involved.


Nor would it be fermented in a room, but in a container.


I doubt that there would be a word specifically for the bottom jaw of the 'clamp.' Nor is it really a 'clamp' that is used, but more like a hydraulic claw or grabber. I live in a logging area, though I suppose it doesn't necessarily mean I would have heard the term, but I haven't.


It's called a windlass isn't it?

Maybe it is, it's not bad. Great minds think alike perhaps? But is it yours and another daffynitionist or yours and Mr Webster or Collins?


I hesitated over I - is the game called 'tables'? It's just wacky enough to be the real definition though.


It's possible, but I agree not likely.


I have a horrile suspicion you may be right.

It "feels" like an action.Either B or i. Going for i.

You may be interested in this 'Post' containing some other very funny daffynitions:
Washington Posts

A) Definition in plural for an entry in singular. I don't think so.

B) This looks like a possibility.

C) Ditto.

D) Seems like letting them sit around would just let them get moldy. I don't think so.

E) Another possibility.

F) Ditto.

G) Resumed?! Resumed?! Maybe, but ...

H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...

I) Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables. Again, maybe, but.

J) Also a possibility.

I mo go with J.

Yes I missed the bleeding obvious there I think. (hits forehead) Doh!


But why would a CLIPPER ship have any different kind of rope winding mechanism than any other sailing ship? Nup.


Resumed is a good word. Resumption of land does refer to where governments take private land and pay compensation to build a freeway or a public utility or railway or whatever.


Pigs might fly...?

>Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables.

pl. tables, formerly the ordinary name of BACKGAMMON (Obs. since c 1750)

I like E.

Polder framed cow?

Pookie, you know too darned much!

I think g is the best-written, but I'm gonna go with B.

um... It wasn't me I didn't do it... um... Faldo started it Jackie! :))

Well, unless it was d or i (unlikely), commiserations to the hogmeister.

Nuh-unh! It was Alex Williams started it.

What makes B stand out from the others is that it is the only one
not dealing with material things (directly or indirectly)
I still hope we will be in for a nice surprise.

>It wasn't me I didn't do it

actually, it has to do with specific debunking, which will become evident when the results are in.

Thank you hogmaster!

Now that the game is over I will vent.

Yes, my offering, a) was flawed. I do think that "Post and Beam", is correct however.
Maybe not - I made the definition up.

Yes, it is obvious to me now that I it was a mistake to mix tenses. That's what I get for rushing. Oh well.

Over the years I have found that all the regulars here are more intelligent, well read and well versed in all things wordly than I. I celebrate the opportunity for learning and enjoyment that this affords me. However, (he said, with no malicious intent and realizing that it's only one owl's opinion), I do think that the public airing of ones thought process in eliminating or choosing the correct definition, before all the votes are in, might tend to prejudice someone who has not yet voted. i.e. I have a better chance of losing if all the smart people critique the entries. It is all about the points after all.

May the owl keep coming flying in. The grammatical details are lost on me anyway.
't Was just that none of the defs were trickey enough, even mine would have been easily demasqued by someone with expert knowledge of musical instruments. I'm glad Etaoin did not precomment on that one.
For me the high point in the hogwash is when the definitions come out. To see what everyone's cooked up.
Concerning points it's like everywhere: you win one you loose one.
( And I do miss Milo's capital rants too.)

Never mind owlie, at least I voted for you!


No it isn't, cos I'll never catch up anyway. It wasn't only the smart people critiquing, btw - I voted for you remember, so I'm not so smart am I? But you have a point - it wouldn't be allowed in most face to face games. I just assumed it must have been the established culture so to do, but I must admit I did feel a bit funny doing it. Sorry. I think it would be a good rule to have not to discuss the definitions before the end, I agree.

Does that mean that Milo's rants are capital* or that he rants about capitals?

* capital, adjective: first-rate, excellent ("A capital fellow")

Does that mean that Milo's rants are capital* or that he rants about capitals?
* capital, adjective: first-rate, excellent ("A capital fellow")

CAPITAL as in FELLOW