Saturday, February 20, 2010

stevedore

stevedore
Workers trained to load and unload cargo on ships. Stevedores were also employed for a time to carry floats featuring the images from the passion of the Christ during Holy Week in Spain.

Friday, February 19, 2010

penitent

penitent
A sincere repentance for wrongdoing; the quality of humility and contriteness.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

cortege

cortege
A line of attendants, particularly at a funeral; a funeral procession.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

pareidolia

pareidolia
a type of illusion or misperception involving a vague or obscure stimulus being perceived as something clear and distinct.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

mercury

mercury
slang for temperature, originating in reference to the element mercury in thermometers.
Example: Mercury is very high close to the sun.

Monday, February 15, 2010

trundle

trundle
to haul or move in a cart, wagon, or other wheeled vehicle

Sunday, February 14, 2010

spode

spode
A brand of flatware with a Christmas tree design motif