distaffside

on the female line of the family (from distaff + side); distaff = dizen-staff, stick to be wound with flax for weaving (this being the hunter-gatherer female function)
spearside

No, that was her great-uncle distaffside

by Alarick September 02, 2006

haven

(noun. pron. hay-v'n) place of safety, place to repair to in a storm, natural harbour, port, coastal inlet, berth with channelled access

When the sea became threatening that night, we returned to the safe haven of St. Jean de Luz rather than riding it out.

by Alarick September 10, 2006

walnutsack

(noun) condition of scrotum after swimming in cold water, walnut bag, also at point of maximum sexual excitement, also before decisive moment (battle, competition, exams, then adrenalin-induced)

after his swim down the river, Paul's walnutsack gave his trunks the spiked look.

by Alarick September 12, 2006

earnest

(adj.) from Old English: "rise to the attack", "readiness for battle" (mindset for same). Earlier associated with the will - "resolve", "eagerness", in less militarised times tending to "dignity", "solemnity", seriousness. Need not exclude humour.

John's earnest wish was to enable access to pure water for all.

by Alarick September 03, 2006

bonerbarrier

(noun) arousal-interruption. Mega-Gladness starts going to your prick, then something/someone dampens progress

In the middle of "Marquis de Sade" Sadie flicked over onto the State of the Nation speech. Sandy found that a total bonerbarrier.

by Alarick September 13, 2006

bungle

(verb) to cock something up, to make a bad job of it, to complete a task incompetently.

The plumber bungled the cistern repair. Now it's raining through the ceiling.

by Alarick September 06, 2006