Word of the Day : March 25, 2021 Hobbit noun HAH-bit Definition : a member of a fictitious peaceful and genial race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground Did you know? "What is a hobbit?" wrote J.R.R. Tolkien in the 1937 fantasy novel that introduced Mr. Bilbo Baggins. The author then answered himself: "They are (or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hobbit
Word of the Day – Quash
Word of the Day : March 24, 2021 Quash verb KWAHSH Definition : to nullify especially by judicial action Did you know? There are two quash verbs in the English language, and although their meanings are similar, they have entirely different origins. Both essentially mean to get rid of something—you can quash a rumor, for example, or you can … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quash
Word of the Day – Jurisprudence
Word of the Day : March 23, 2021 Jurisprudence noun joor-us-PROO-dunss Definition 1 : the science or philosophy of law 2 a : a system or body of law b : the course of court decisions as distinguished from legislation and doctrine 3 : a department of law Did you know? "For a farewell to our jurisprudent, I wish unto him … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jurisprudence
Word of the Day – Inimitable
Word of the Day : March 22, 2021 Inimitable adjective in-IM-it-uh-bul Definition : not capable of being imitated : matchless Did you know? Something that is inimitable is, literally, not able to be imitated. In actual usage the word describes things so uniquely extraordinary as to not be copied or equaled, which is why you often hear it used … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inimitable
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