The Word Den
Sally Prue's word blog.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
A fond farewell.
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The Word Den began on 23rd January 2011 with a post about the word hippopotamus. I've thoroughly enjoyed writing something here very n...
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Nuts and Bolts: theophoric names.
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There are a lot of theophoric names about. In fact, it's almost certain that you know someone who sports one - and quite likely that ...
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Thing To Do Today: regale someone.
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It is possible to regale someone with heaps of food and drink, but usually you regale people by telling them a story. It has to be a hap...
Monday, 27 June 2022
Spot the Frippet: hinge.
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Where are the hinges on your nearest door? Yes, durr, they're on the side opposite to the handle, but how are they spaced? Is there...
Sunday, 26 June 2022
Sunday Rest: G.O.A.T. Word Not To Use Today.
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The Word Den first came across G.O.A.T. in football magazines (yes, we'll read anything), but now it's being used to advertise be...
Saturday, 25 June 2022
Saturday Rave: Paris barricades.
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Daguerreotype by Thibault (1830 - 1927) This image shows barricades set up in the city of Paris in June 1848. The situation was, basicall...
Friday, 24 June 2022
Word To Use Today: john.
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Today is the feast of St John the Baptist. It's also, according to some, Midsummer's Day. Now, the first day of summer is quite o...
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