Daily Word Quiz
BUBBLEABLE a) vivacious, full of life, energetic b) remarkable, extraordinary c) fit to be boasted about d) capable of being duped, gullible Today's Featured Word OUTLASH NOUN the act of lashing out; a sudden, quick outward stroke ...1876 VERB 1. to squander, to be extravagant or prodigal ...1611 obs. 2. to strike out violently ...1614 obs. 3. to exaggerate ...1620 obs. ETYMOLOGY from out- + lash (vb.) to strike or beat FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1611 - A French and English Dictionary By: M. Randle Cotgrave Bobancer, to riot, squander, waste, outlash EXAMPLE "...Against his new bank; and with Waighty Waves Waighty and strong, bears down at last the Bay. And for a time out-lashing every-way. Tears over-turns, and undermines, much worse Then when hee freely hath his native Course." From: Bethulia's Rescue By: Josuah Sylvester, 1614 Daily Word Quiz Answer BUBBLEABLE d) capable of being duped, gullible ...1669 obs. rare
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