Arminkshipper's definitions

opsimath

a person who begins to learn or study only late in life.

The opsimath, despite starting his formal education later in life, became a renowned scholar in his field.

by Arminkshipper August 30, 2024

union

a number of parishes consolidated for the purposes of administering the Poor Laws.

The union of parishes was formed to manage the distribution of poor relief.

by Arminkshipper September 2, 2024

union

an association of independent churches for purposes of cooperation.

The union of churches formed a powerful force for social change.

by Arminkshipper September 2, 2024

union

the set that comprises all the elements (and no others) contained in any of two or more given sets.

1. The union of set A and set B contains all the elements that are in A, in B, or in both.
2. The union of the sets {1, 2, 3} and {3, 4, 5} is {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}.
3. In mathematics, the symbol ∪ is used to represent the union of two sets. For example, A ∪ B means the union of set A and set B.

by Arminkshipper September 2, 2024

union

a building at a college or university used by students for recreation and other nonacademic activities.

The students gathered at the union to play pool and watch the game.

by Arminkshipper September 2, 2024

forsooth

indeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation).

"forsooth, there is no one I trust more"

by Arminkshipper September 5, 2024

going to the wars

serve as a soldier.

"I did all I could to dissuade him from going to the wars"

by Arminkshipper September 6, 2024