Daily Word Quiz
WINBROW a) a wrinkled forehead b) an eyebrow c) the summit of a hill or pass d) all of the above Answer below. Today's Featured Word: BLANDILOQUOUS ADJ. smooth-talking, flattering, fair-spoken ...1615 obs. rare ETYMOLOGY from Latin blandiloquus persuasive in speech from Latin blandus bland + stem of loqui to speak + -ous FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1615 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...Though he flatters with the voice of the hyena at the door, and give blandiloquous proffers..." From: The Blacke Devill, or The Apostle By: Thomas Adams, 1615 SOURCES • A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, James Murray, 1887-1933 • A Supplementary English Glossary, O. Davies, T. Lewis, 1881 Daily Word Quiz Answer WINBROW b) an eyebrow ...1471 obs.
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