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antimacassar

doily, especially as used to prevent men's brilliantine (macassar) from staining upholstered furniture

There were crocheted antimacassars on the headrests of the train seats

by Paljoey September 29, 2003


ought

null, zero, nothing (now archaic); sometimes written as "aught"

Six plus ought equals six.

by paljoey October 04, 2003


fop

An fancily dressed gentleman, also called "dandy"

Zorro's disguise as a fop was brilliant.

by paljoey October 03, 2003


tatterdemalion

A ragamuffin, or street urchin. One wearing ragged clothes.

by paljoey October 03, 2003


glitzy

excessively decorated with glitter and shiny objects

The news channel broadcast from a very glitzy set, using flashy graphics.

by paljoey October 01, 2003


gadfly

A persistent, iritating critic.

A gadfly journalist always tries to expose and provoke reform.

by paljoey October 01, 2003


kith

peers, friends or neighbors, even family, often used with kin

He was no kith nor kin to me.

by paljoey October 02, 2003