Daily Word Quiz
MENDACILOQUENT a) speaking lies, lying b) very talkative c) putting on airs, talking affectedly d) splendid, stately, sumptuous Answer below. Today's Featured Word NUNCUPATE also NUMCUPATE ADJ. called, named ...a1548 obs. rare VERB 1. to dedicate a work to someone ...1550 obs. 2. to express a vow in words, to announce or declare a promise ...1606 obs. 3. to call, to name, to designate ...1609 obs. rare 4. to declare a will orally ...a1677 ETYMOLOGY from Latin nuncupatus from nuncupare to name, to declare FIRST DOCUMENTED USE a1548 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...that we beyng called reasonable creatures, and in that predicament, compared and ioyned with Angelles, be more worthy to be numcupate, and demed persones vnresonable..." From: Hall's Chronicles Containing the History of England Kyng Edward The IV, a1548 Daily Word Quiz Answer MENDACILOQUENT a) speaking lies, lying ...1656 obs. rare
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