lady who lunches , n :
(chiefly in the plural) A lady who is affluent and thus able to have lunch with other such ladies in relatively expensive restaurants.
Saturday, 7 May 2016
Friday, 6 May 2016
supererogation: Word of the day for May 6, 2016
supererogation , n :
An act of doing more than is required. (philosophy) An action that is neither morally forbidden or required, but has moral value.
An act of doing more than is required. (philosophy) An action that is neither morally forbidden or required, but has moral value.
Thursday, 5 May 2016
smitten: Word of the day for May 5, 2016
smitten , adj :
Made irrationally enthusiastic. In love. The American romantic sitcom The Love Boat premiered on this day in 1977.
Made irrationally enthusiastic. In love. The American romantic sitcom The Love Boat premiered on this day in 1977.
Wednesday, 4 May 2016
skywalker: Word of the day for May 4, 2016
skywalker , n :
(usually figuratively) One who walks in the sky. (specifically) A member of the Mohawk group of Native Americans; especially one who is or was involved in steelworking on tall buildings in New York City. (by extension from the previous) Any ironworker working at a height. One who walks along a skywalk or skyway. May the Fourth – oops, the Force – be with you! Today is observed as Star Wars Day by fans of the franchise.
(usually figuratively) One who walks in the sky. (specifically) A member of the Mohawk group of Native Americans; especially one who is or was involved in steelworking on tall buildings in New York City. (by extension from the previous) Any ironworker working at a height. One who walks along a skywalk or skyway. May the Fourth – oops, the Force – be with you! Today is observed as Star Wars Day by fans of the franchise.
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Monday, 2 May 2016
mental gymnastics: Word of the day for May 2, 2016
mental gymnastics , n :
Difficult and complex logical thought processes. (pejorative) Inventive, complex arguments used to justify unjustifiable decisions, or situations.
Difficult and complex logical thought processes. (pejorative) Inventive, complex arguments used to justify unjustifiable decisions, or situations.
Sunday, 1 May 2016
acheiropoieton: Word of the day for May 1, 2016
acheiropoieton , n :
(chiefly Eastern Orthodoxy) An image of Christ believed not to have been created by human hands; a miraculous representation of Jesus. Easter Sunday is celebrated by Eastern Orthodox churches on this day in 2016.
(chiefly Eastern Orthodoxy) An image of Christ believed not to have been created by human hands; a miraculous representation of Jesus. Easter Sunday is celebrated by Eastern Orthodox churches on this day in 2016.
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