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Corrigendum corrigendum [kawr-i-jen-duhm, kor-] –noun, plural -da [-duh] 1. an error to be corrected, esp. an error in print. 2. corrigenda, a list o… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	1	Dec 21, 2009 Reply by Don
Floccinaucinihilipilification floccinaucinihilipilification [flok-suh-naw-suh-nahy-hil-uh-pil-uh-fi-key-shuhn] –noun Rare. the estimation of something as valueless (en… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	1	Dec 5, 2009 Reply by Jaume
Antediluvian antediluvian [an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn] –adjective 1. of or belonging to the period before the Flood. Gen. 7, 8. 2. very old, old-fashioned,… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	0	Nov 22, 2009
Mumpsimus & Sumpsimus mumpsimus [muhmp-suh-muhs] –noun, plural -muses for 2. 1. adherence to or persistence in an erroneous use of language, memorization, prac… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	2	Nov 20, 2009 Reply by Dallas (on hiatus)
The Nautical Roots of 9 Common Phrases The Nautical Roots of 9 Common Phrases The Vikings, Columbus, the Pilgrims … they all arrived here by ship. So it stands to reason that so… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	10	Nov 19, 2009 Reply by Glenn Sogge
NPR \| Unlikely Word Origins Defined In 'Anonyponymous' Unlikely Word Origins Defined In 'Anonyponymous' You might know that the tantalizing combination of peanut butter and jelly you're eating… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	3	Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Bill E
Misunderestimating, and other words that should never have been. It can be pretty funny when people screw up in speech or writing. Misunderestimating is one of those words that will be go down in the hist… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	18	Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Timo Ostrander
Using 'none' and 'no' correctly Your opinions, please. We often say things like: He’s none too bright. He’s no Tiger Woods, but he still plays a mean game of golf. I’m no… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	6	Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Timo Ostrander
Euphemisms The discussion thread in another post has taken a turn towards euphemisms, and I thought it might be fun for members to brainstorm for eu… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	29	Nov 12, 2009 Reply by Glenn Sogge
Umbrage umbrage [uhm-brij] –noun 1. offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrag… Started by Dallas (on hiatus)	2	Nov 8, 2009 Reply by Dallas (on hiatus)