Daily Word Quiz
DUNDUCKITY a) of long continuance, lasting, enduring b) somewhat ill, indisposed c) of an undecided, dull colour d) bewildered, confused Answer below. Today's Featured Word LIMMER ADJ. knavish, scoundrelly, roguish, rascally ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. NOUN 1. a rogue, a rascal, a knave, a scoundrel ...1456 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial. 2. an unchaste, loose, or immoral woman; a mistress, a prostitute ...1566 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. 3. a sarcastic or contemptuous term for any female ...1720 Sc. 4. a malevolent or mischievous woman ...1752 Sc. 5. a wild, undisciplined girl; a bold, impudent girl or woman; a jade, a hussy ...1786 Sc. 6. a mischievous boy ...1880 Sc. ETYMOLOGY Old Scot. lymmar a rogue of obscure origin; connection with 'limb' possible FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1456 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...As gif ane unworthy lymmare that settis nocht for honour bot for pillery, had tane a blynd man..." From: The Buke of the Law of Armys By: Sir. G. Haye, 1456 Daily Word Quiz Answer DUNDUCKITY c) of an undecided, dull colour ...19C Eng. dial.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Archives
September 2021
|