#RareWordWednesday

Mini Mortimer

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9 months ago

Rare Word Wednesday Suffragette’s sword’ (SUF-ruh-jets SORD)—how early feminists turned hatpins into weapons. Plus, how today’s activists adapt everyday objects for resistance.

Suffragette’s sword’ (SUF-ruh-jets SORD): When hatpins were weapons against police. A #RareWordWednesday, salute to feminist ingenuity. #BookSky,#LanguageOfLiberation,#FeministHistory,#SuffragetteSword,#ResistanceTools,#HiddenInPlainSight,#WhatsYourSword,#ProtestFashion,

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

11 months ago

Rare Word Wednesday Discover ‘ultracrepidarian’—the 19th-century word for know-it-alls we need today. Explore its origins, usage, and why it’s the perfect critique for the social media age.

Ultracrepidarian’ (n.): When someone’s confidence outweighs their expertise. The perfect word for your know-it-all cousin. #RareWordWednesday #LostWords

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Rare Word Wednesday Get your hungry eyes ready for the latest installment in my Rare Word Wednesday blog series.

Hello #everyone it’s #RareWordWednesday again! I hope my fellow #WordNerds and #booksky readers are #Hungry for this weeks #RareWord

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Rare Word Wednesday A cozy addition to my Rare Word Wednesday blog series.

Hello #everyone check out my latest post in my #RareWordWednesday #blog series. It is a #Cozy addition for you #booksky #WordNerds

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Poll I would like your opinion on a poll. Please take a moment to place your vote on upcoming posts.

Hello #everyone. I would greatly appreciate your feedback on a theme for #RareWordWednesday for the month of May. #authorlife #booksky #Indieauthor #writing #wordnerd

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Rare Word Wednesday The latest installment in my Rare Words Wednesday series blows in like a tornado.

Hey #everyone Check out my latest post in my #RareWordWednesday #blogseries

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Rare Word Wednesday Juggins: A Rare and Forgotten Word for a Simpleton Ranking: 3/10 (Uncommon but not extinct) While "juggins" is no longer widely used, it can still be found in some older British texts and informal speech. Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌɡɪnz/ (JUG-inz) Word Type: Noun (Informal, British English) Etymology: The exact origin of "juggins" is uncertain, but it appeared in British slang in the late 19th to early 20th century.

Hello #everyone #RareWordWednesday is here. Every week, I spotlight a rare word to expand your vocabulary! Want to challenge yourself? Try using this word in conversation or writing this week! #RareWord #BookSky #IndieAuthor #WritersCommunity #WordLover #WordNerd

Mini Mortimer

@minimortimer83.bsky.social

1 year ago

Rare Word Wednesday Snoutfair: The Charming Old Word for a Handsome Face Good morning, word lovers! Today, we're diving into the delightful world of forgotten English with the word snoutfair. This gem of a term might sound a bit odd at first, but trust me, it's as charming as the people it describes! Definition: Snoutfair (noun): A person with a handsome or attractive face.

Hello @everyone it’s time for #RareWordWednesday check out the latest addition to my on going weekly blog about under used words.