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LEGERDEMAIN (Noun, English) Skilled, dexterous use of the hands when performing magical tricks. Has also taken on a pejorative meaning of deceit or trickery. Note: Cited originally in English during the 16th century. From the French phrase 'léger de main' (light of hand).-
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First or Last Syllable?
What’s the underlying logic for choosing the first versus the last syllable in abbreviated English words? I have a feeling that using the last syllable is more recently popular than in earlier times, e.g. ‘rents’ (parents) ‘zine’ (magazine) ‘za’ (pizza) … Continue reading
Is ‘coolth’ catching on?
The temperature is 90 F and rising. Seems like a good time to discuss ‘coolth’. Just as we have ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ paired as opposites, and ‘warm’ and ‘cool’, we also have ‘warmth’ and ‘coolth’. But, ‘coolth’ is used far … Continue reading