Definitions by andy
trot
Short for Trotskyist. Usually but not always an offensive term, used by opponents of Trotskyism of both left and right persuasions (usually as a descriptive noun, "the trots").
In some settings, such as the National Union of Students, the insult is so pervasive that anyone to the left of Hitler is liable to be labelled a "trot" at one point or another, because the NUS right-wing associate any challenge to their rule with a conspiracy allegedly initiated by a long-defunct Trotskyist group called Socialist Organiser.
The term also crops up sometimes in anarchist and ecological attacks on Trotskyists. It is also occasionally used by Trotskyists themselves, apparently as a "reclaimed" term, only heard within the Trotskyist in-group, although this is contentious and some reject the term completely.
Its derogatory implications probably come from its associations with the trots in its other sense.
In some settings, such as the National Union of Students, the insult is so pervasive that anyone to the left of Hitler is liable to be labelled a "trot" at one point or another, because the NUS right-wing associate any challenge to their rule with a conspiracy allegedly initiated by a long-defunct Trotskyist group called Socialist Organiser.
The term also crops up sometimes in anarchist and ecological attacks on Trotskyists. It is also occasionally used by Trotskyists themselves, apparently as a "reclaimed" term, only heard within the Trotskyist in-group, although this is contentious and some reject the term completely.
Its derogatory implications probably come from its associations with the trots in its other sense.
Akraa'neonor
A massive, many-tentacled, one-eyed, slimy monster which looks like it comes straight out of an anime hentai film. In fact it doesn't - it comes from Lone Wolf 3 - The Caverns of Kalte. It is summoned by the evil wizard Vonotar in an attempt to slay Lone Wolf, who is trying to capture him.
Very strong, this monster is the gamebook equivalent of a "boss monster", occurring at the very end of the book. The name akraa'neonor, given with the combat record in the book, does not appear either in the text of the gamebook or in the equivalent novel, Hunting Wolf; it is of unknown origin, but sounds like a Darklord term.
Since the monster is summoned, it is probably an Agarashi.
Very strong, this monster is the gamebook equivalent of a "boss monster", occurring at the very end of the book. The name akraa'neonor, given with the combat record in the book, does not appear either in the text of the gamebook or in the equivalent novel, Hunting Wolf; it is of unknown origin, but sounds like a Darklord term.
Since the monster is summoned, it is probably an Agarashi.
The akraa'neonor rises out of the pit, flailing tentacles everywhere.
Lone Wolf slew the akraa'neonor.
Lone Wolf slew the akraa'neonor.
Akraa'neonor by Andy April 19, 2004
oink
Commenting on the policing of the protest, the Metropolitan Commissioner remarked "oink, oink, oink".
Eotheod
Realm in northern Middle Earth (JRR Tolkien's world), the original home of the people who later became the Rohirrim. The word was used to refer to both the realm and the people. The people moved to Rohan and became the Rohirrim after aiding Gondor at the Battle of the Field of Celebrant and being granted the province of Calenardhon (Rohan) as a reward. Eotheod is also the place of origin of the mearas, the great horses of Rohan.
Marked on maps in the Lord of the Rings, but never figures in the book. The War in Middle Earth PC game has tastefully sited a number of ruined towns and an important artefact in the region.
Marked on maps in the Lord of the Rings, but never figures in the book. The War in Middle Earth PC game has tastefully sited a number of ruined towns and an important artefact in the region.
Polyhex
City on Cybertron, a major Decepticon centre and possibly Decepticon headquarters. Site of the largest/only smelting pit. Ruled by Lord Straxus and later by the Triumvirate.
Featured in the TransFormers comic.
Featured in the TransFormers comic.