This was the closest I could find to anything resembling a "paddhereen", which is: 'A bead of the rosary. Also: the rosary. Earliest in fig. context', (OED). Day #23 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is informed…
DelJanuary 23, 2015
Glass of decent wine + self = wannabe "oenologist | enologist": 'An expert in or connoisseur of wines', (OED). The missing part of the pic is me as I haven't worked out the selfie stick yet - actually, I have…
DelJanuary 21, 2015
Here we get something of an insight into the "ossature" ('Something resembling a skeleton; a framework or underlying structure. Also: a skeleton; the bones of the skeleton collectively (rare)', OED) of Stratford Station. I thought the building across the road…
DelJanuary 20, 2015
No, he hasn't had his hair re-styled with a 1950s look, for the word has another meaning … So here's a quiff ('A clever trick, ploy, or stratagem to achieve a desired end, esp. by unorthodox, irregular, or time-saving means;…
DelJanuary 19, 2015
"Proxemics" means 'The study or interpretation of physical proximity between people in various situations; the ways in which people interact spatially, esp. in maintaining a certain amount of space between themselves and others', (OED). Here, I am studying the proxemics…
DelJanuary 18, 2015
"Odoriferous" means 'Originally: that bears or diffuses a pleasant scent; sweet-smelling; fragrant. In later use: that has or emits a (pleasant or unpleasant) odour; strong-smelling; odorous', (OED). This was odoriferous in the original sense (or scents) of the word in…
DelJanuary 17, 2015
Normally the No Smoking signs comprise the rather tedious legal verbiage of 'It is against the law blah, blah'. I thought the station showed a degree of "politesse" ('Formal politeness; etiquette. Also: an instance of this', OED) with this sign,…
DelJanuary 16, 2015
There's no place like home for a "nookery" ('A snug nook; a sheltered or cosy location', OED). Day #15 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is informed by the OED word of the day.
DelJanuary 15, 2015
Tricky word today as you don't find many folk in London in January without upper garments. So a rather interpretative visual of a "Plymouth Cloak": A cudgel or staff, esp. as carried by a person without a cloak or upper…
DelJanuary 14, 2015
Today's word was "jetsam" defined as 'Originally and chiefly in maritime law', (OED), with various sub-definitions, that involve throwing goods overboard. My day did not take me to places where I would find real jetsam, but I thought the rubbish…
DelJanuary 13, 2015
"Rumgumption" is not in fact a mixture of Captain Morgan and bathroom cleaner, but rather a noun meaning 'Good sense; shrewdness', (OED). I had the rumgumption to take shelter this afternoon when the heavens opened. I don't mind shooting in…
DelJanuary 12, 2015
Today's word was "nakodo", meaning: 'In Japan: a person who acts as intermediary in arranging the introduction of parties to a possible marriage (cf. miai n.) and assists in the subsequent negotiations; a person who accepts the formal role of…
DelJanuary 11, 2015
"Facilis descensus Averni". The proper definition is 'The descent into Avernus is easy’: easy is the descent into hell. Chiefly fig.: it is easy to slip into evil or immoral ways', (OED). But I'm opting for a modern day equivalent…
DelJanuary 10, 2015
Can "plerophory" ('Full assurance or certainty, esp. in relation to an article of religious faith or doctrine', OED) truly exist? Day #9 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is informed by the OED word of the day.
DelJanuary 9, 2015
Confusing the sticker on the window with a person, might be a mild form of "prosopagnosia" - 'A neurological abnormality characterized by the inability to recognise faces', (OED). Day #8 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is…
DelJanuary 8, 2015
Spot the "ruffin"! (Ruffin means: '(The name of) a devil or fiend', OED). Day #7 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is informed by the OED word of the day.
DelJanuary 7, 2015
"Nuppence" means: 'No money; nothing', (OED). And what a fab word that is! I need a new comfy chair and I've had my eye on this one for a while. As the shop was open today, I ventured in to…
DelJanuary 6, 2015
Someone was clearly rather "rathe" ('Of a person or his or her actions: quick, prompt; eager, vehement', OED) in their enthusiasm to get away … Day #5 of the second 365 project, where the daily pic is informed by the OED…
DelJanuary 5, 2015
As soon as I saw that today's word was "pantophagist" ('A human being or animal that devours things (esp. food) of all kinds; an omnivore', OED) I knew that it was time to seek out Walter Pigeon again. As luck…
DelJanuary 4, 2015