Aug 16, 2021 | Rare and Obsolete Words
Here is an extremely rare word that could be well-placed in today’s literature. Meaning elfin or elf-like, ouphant was first used in the 1700s to describe the realm of elves and fairies (OED). Given how beautiful and ethereal this word sounds, it could fit well...
Jul 12, 2021 | Rare and Obsolete Words
What’s the best thing about your favourite food? Is it the yumminess, deliciousness, delectableness of it? If you’re running out of ways to describe the scrumptiousness of the dishes you enjoy the most, you may like to try using delicity. This noun refers...
Jun 12, 2021 | Rare and Obsolete Words
What drives writers to write? Is it the thrill of the chase while hunting that elusive publication deal? Is it the glory that friends and family will bestow on you when you tell them you’re a writer? Or is the lavish writer lifestyle? Some writers may have...
Aug 25, 2020 | Rare and Obsolete Words
Off the coast at this time of year, whales are migrating to colder waters for the summer. If we’re lucky, we might be able to catch them taking a breath through their spiracles, or blow-holes. The word relates to aspiration, or breathing. According to the...
Jun 5, 2020 | Rare and Obsolete Words
Here is another beautiful rare word. As I write this post, I am apricating by a window, enjoying the sunshine on a clear winter’s day. In fact, I’m in just about the same spot as our golden retriever, Willow, was in the photo. Right now, she’s...
May 4, 2020 | Rare and Obsolete Words
Welcome to my first in a series of posts featuring rare and obsolete words. I hope you feel the same thrill I do in uncovering these forgotten treasures. Perhaps we can bring them back from the brink of extinction. Aureal is a beautiful old word from the 16th Century...
