Today's Word of the Day:

Scacchic /ˈskækɪk/ Adjective

(rare) Of or relating to chess.

July 21st, 2026

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Ostrichism /ˈɒstɹɪtʃɪz(ə)m/ Noun

The act of hiding, often unsuccessfully, by ducking one's head out of view. [from mid 19th c.]

July 20th, 2026

Alnage /ˈɔːlnɪd͡ʒ/ Noun

(historical) Measurement (of cloth) by the ell, specifically, official inspection and measurement of woollen cloth, and attestation of its value by the affixing of a lead seal, as was once required by British law.

July 19th, 2026

Flack /flæk/ Verb

(intransitive, obsolete) To flutter; palpitate.

July 18th, 2026