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The BFD Word of the Day

The BFD Word of the Day

The word for today is… amok (adverb) 1 : in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner 2 : in a murderously frenzied state Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Print evidence of amok in English was first recorded in the 1600s, when the word was used as a noun meaning “murderous frenzy.” Visitors to

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The BFD Word of the Day

The BFD Word of the Day

The word for today is.. ream (noun, verb) noun (n.)  measure of paper ream (v.) to enlarge a hole Source : Online Etymology Dictionary Etymology : Noun – mid-14c., from Old French reyme, from Spanish resma, from Arabic rizmah “bundle” (of paper), from rasama “collect into a bundle.” The Moors brought manufacture of

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The BFD Word of the Day

The BFD Word of the Day

The word for today is… intestate (adjective, noun) adj 1. Having made no legal will: an intestate parent. 2. Not disposed of by a legal will: intestate lands. n. One who dies without a legal will. Source : Online Etymology Dictionary Etymology : late 14th century., from Old French intestat (13th century.

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The BFD Word of the Day

The BFD Word of the Day

The word for today is… panjandrum (noun) 1- a pompous self-important official or person of rank 2 – Secret WWII rocket propelled rolling bomb project designed to be used at beach assaults. It was an abject failure and was never deployed in action. Source : Interesting literature.com; Youtube Etymology : Panjandrum is

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The BFD Word of the Day

The BFD Word of the Day

The word for today is… devious (adjective) – 1 (a) wandering, roundabout,  (b) moving without a fixed course : errant 2  out-of-the-way, remote 3 (a) deviating from a right, accepted, or common course, (b) not straightforward : cunning Source : Mirriam – Webster Etymology : If you think someone devious has lost their way, you’re

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