MasterMikob's definitions

Dunny

Hard of hearing, Dunch is deaf in Gloucestershire, hence dunce.

-G.C. Lewis' Glossary of Provincial Words Used in Herefordshire, 1839

Could you speak up? I'm dunny you see...

by MasterMikob January 12, 2025

Rive

To tear apart by pulling or tugging. In Standard English, the word is somewhat rare, employed chiefly in the past participle, 'riven'

Wolves rive upon their victims with thorough cruelty

by MasterMikob January 9, 2025

Crazelty

Infirmed or dilapidated. It is said of a sick person or one out of sorts.

That poor fellow is crazelty; he is sick from all sorts.

by MasterMikob January 8, 2025

Shamocrat

One who pretends to be possessed of wealth, influence, rank or indeed any quality that is only conspicuous by its absence.

That baron is a complete shamocrat!

by MasterMikob January 8, 2025