Definitions by Arminkshipper

juke 

1. (in sports) make a sham move to mislead an opponent.

2. turn or bend quickly, typically to avoid someone or something.

1. "Howard juked left, sending three defenders leaning as he went toward the center of the field"

2. "I jouked around the corner"

juke by Arminkshipper September 20, 2024

going to the wars 

serve as a soldier.

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

going to the wars by Arminkshipper September 6, 2024

forsooth 

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

"forsooth, there is no one I trust more"

forsooth by Arminkshipper September 5, 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.

union 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.

union 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.

union by Arminkshipper September 2, 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.

union by Arminkshipper September 2, 2024