Daily Word Quiz
ADJUTORIOUS a) tending to grow less b) helpful, giving aid, assisting c) not based on reason; absurd d) bewildered, confused, muddled Answer below. Today's Featured Word: LITHERBY NOUN a base or rascally person; a bad, wicked person ...1598 obs. rare ETYMOLOGY from lither (adj.) bad, wicked, base + -by FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1598 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...Ther's no time to plaie the litherbie now, or lasie lubber." From: Terence's 'The Comedies' Translated By: Richard Bernard, 1598 SOURCES • A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, James Murray, 1887-1933 Daily Word Quiz Answer ADJUTORIOUS b) helpful, giving aid, assisting ...1657 obs.
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