Daily Word Quiz
DODMAN a) a cadet before he starts solo flying b) an eye c) a snail d) one who works and is paid by the day Answer below. Today's Featured Word: STRAVAGANT ADJ. 1. irrelevant, unsuitable ...1565 obs. 2. extraordinary, unusual, special ...1613 obs. NOUN 1. something irrelevant ...1565 obs. 2. a vagrant, a vagabond, a tramp ...1592 obs. ETYMOLOGY from Italian stravagante or aphetic from medieval Latin extravagantem FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1565 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...To go to the matter alleaged directly without idle twanges, and rouing strauagants from the purpose." From: A Fortresse of the Faith By: Thomas Stapleton, 1565 Daily Word Quiz Answer DODMAN c) a snail ...c1550 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
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