Saturday, January 30, 2010

chair

chair
a seat for one person

Friday, January 29, 2010

amphigory

amphigory
a burlesque composition without sense, or a ‘nonsense-verse.’

Thursday, January 28, 2010

schitzofrenetic

schitzofrenetic
one with a hyperactive alter-ego

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

orthogonal

orthogonal
designating a right angle

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

hoar frost

hoar frost
a white deposit formed by freezing of dew, a white frost

Monday, January 25, 2010

brusque

brusque
abrupt, curt, or rough in manner

Sunday, January 24, 2010

bosun

bosun
a warrant officer on a warship, or a petty officer on a merchant vessel, in charge of rigging, anchors, cables, etc.