geinman's definitions

Frankenstein

An invention, creation, or idea which quickly spins out of control and becomes a disaster.

That new computer program turned into a real Frankenstein.

by geinman June 13, 2013

Erinyes

The Greek goddesses of retribution. There were three of them, with hideous features, snakes for hair, and eyes which wept blood. They sprang from the blood of Uranus when his son Chronos struck him down. Their purpose was to punish those who broke the laws of nature, such as killing a family member. The Romans called them the Furies.

When Hera endowed a horse with the power of speech, the Erinyes struck it dumb because it was not natural for a horse to talk.

by geinman June 27, 2013

Hawkeye

The hero of the Leatherstocking Tales by James F. Cooper. Real name Nathaniel Bumppo. Also the nickname of Captain B.F.Peirce of MASH

Hawkeye was the greatest shot in the Colonies.

by geinman October 25, 2012

buggery

Any sexual act other than normal intercourse. The term is derived from the Bogomils, a late Middle Ages sect who believed that creating children was a sin, and practiced any sexual action which prevented conception. They were eventually wiped out by The Church.

The Bogomils practiced buggery.

by geinman March 12, 2013