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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Growlery

February 19, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Growlery

(Dickens: Bleak House 1852)

A place to growl in; jocularly applied to a person’s private sitting room.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Growlery

February 19, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Growlery

(Dickens: Bleak House 1852)

A place to growl in; jocularly applied to a person’s private sitting room.

You can buy Adam’s books here and here



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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Ra’ora’oa

February 1, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Ra’ora’oa

(Cook Islands Maori)

To have swollen testicles.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Ra’ora’oa

February 1, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Ra’ora’oa

(Cook Islands Maori)

To have swollen testicles.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Handbags At Ten Paces

January 22, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Handbags At Ten Paces

(US Slang 1991)

A verbal spat, usually between athletes on the field of play.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Handbags At Ten Paces

January 22, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Handbags At Ten Paces

(US Slang 1991)

A verbal spat, usually between athletes on the field of play.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Handbags At Ten Paces

January 22, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Handbags At Ten Paces

(US Slang 1991)

A verbal spat, usually between athletes on the field of play.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Areodjarekput

January 21, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Areodjarekput

(Inuit)

To exchange wives for a few days only, allowing a man sexual rights to his woman during that period.

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Adam’s Word Of The Day – Areodjarekput

January 21, 2010 in Adam's Word Of The Day

Areodjarekput

(Inuit)

To exchange wives for a few days only, allowing a man sexual rights to his woman during that period.

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