Definitions by Mushiking42

avunculus 

plural: avunculi
A gender-neutral term describing aunts and uncles. An alternate could be "auncle".

"I was staying with my avunculus at the time."

avunculus by Mushiking42 August 22, 2024

xenophilus 

A philosopher or scholar, usually an ancient Greek one, such as Plato. When used in this context, it can be used as a compliment for someone brilliant.

"The brilliance of Paracelsus could be compared to that of a classical xenophilus."

xenophilus by Mushiking42 August 21, 2024

papastry 

An early Protestant word for Catholic practices such as intercession and Gregorian chanting, which were seen as idolatry.

"Thus, the Protestants banned all practices which fell under the category of papastry."

papastry by Mushiking42 August 20, 2024

haberdash

Small items, usually ones used exclusively in sewing. Often used to mean "nonsense" when used as an interjection.

"His bouget was thus full of all manner of haberdash, but it was empty of coin."

haberdash by Mushiking42 July 18, 2024

bouget 

A small leather pouch used in medieval times to store coins, rations, small tools and all manner of haberdash, and the precursor to the modern wallet. Additionally, (formerly) in a military or (extantly) in a heraldry setting, a "water-bouget" refers to 2 bags of water suspended on a yoke used to transport water through a battle field.

NOTE: The pronunciation of bouget is (in IPA) bu dʒɪt

"It appears a common thief hath stolen mine bouget!"

bouget by Mushiking42 July 18, 2024

Hûnekop Monstershot 

Luminous green Frisian goodness - a distilled beverage with a hint of absinthe, which it closely resembles.

"And Hûnekop Monstershot, man we like to drink that a lot" - from "Wy kam fram Fryslân" by de Hûnekop

Hûnekop Monstershot by Mushiking42 July 1, 2024

yellow chemistry

The worst type of chemistry - when it turns yellow - usually signalling the presence of something toxic, radioactive or both.

"My arch nemesis shows its ugly face again: yellow chemistry!"

yellow chemistry by Mushiking42 July 1, 2024