attor-coppa, f.n: a spider. (AH-tor-KOP-pa / ˈat-tɔɹ-ˌkɔp-pa)
Today’s word is from Taart. The –coppa part is related to modE ‘cobweb’ or the obsolete ‘cop’. Learn more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
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plūm-blǣd
plūm-blǣd, f.n: fruit of the plum-tree. (PLOOM-BLAD / ˈpluːm-ˌblæːd)
Today’s word is from Allison K. Learn more about Goldgifa Week and read today’s Wordhord Wednesday post about The Gifts of Men on Patreon.
lactuca
lactuca, f.n: lettuce. (LAHK-tuh-kah / ˈlak-tʌ-ka)
Today’s word is from Allison K. Learn more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
pise
pise, f.n: pea. (PIZ-uh / ˈpɪ-zə)
Today’s word is from Allison K. Learn more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
snotorscipe
snotorscipe, m.n: prudence, sagacity. (SNOT-or-ship-uh / ˈsnɔ-tɔɹ-ˌʃɪ-pə)
Today’s word comes from goldgifa Colleen. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
Also, happy Hug-a-Medievalist Day! Show snotorscipe by self isolating and sending only virtual hugs to your favourite medievalists.
dol-gylp
dol-gylp, m/n.n: foolish boast, foolish pride. (DOLL-yulp)
Today’s word was chosen by goldgifa Taart. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
hwæl
hwæl, m.n: whale (also referring to any of various large marine mammals, including dolphins, porpoises, walruses, etc). (h’WAL)
Today’s word was chosen by goldgifa Taart. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
swincan
swincan, str.v: to toil, labour, work with effort; to be troubled, travail, be in difficulty or distress. (SWIN-kahn / ˈswɪn-kan)
Today’s word is from goldgifa Joe H. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
weorpan
weorpan, str.v: to cast, throw, fling. (WEH-or-pahn)
Today’s word is from goldgifa Michelle L. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
wer-līc
wer-līc, adj: male, manly, masculine. (WER-leech)
Today’s word is from goldgifa Michelle L. Find out more about Goldgifa Week on Patreon.
