antimacassar

An antimacassar is a small cloth placed over the backs or arms of chairs, or sofas. Historically, the Edwardian male penchant for oiling one's coiffure continued into Victorian times; necessitating the invention of washable decorative fabric blotters. They are still used in luxury rail lines and immaculate Japanese taxis.

The name is derived from the Indian unguent for the hair commonly used in the early 19th century, macassar oil— the poet Byron called it, "thine incomparable oil, Macassar."
They first came to have elaborate patterns, often in matching sets for the various items of parlour furniture; they were either made at home using a variety of techniques such as crochet or tatting, or purchased from drapers.

The original antimacassar was often made of white crochet-work, stiffened and uncomfortable, but in the third quarter of the 19th century it became simpler and was made of soft coloured stuffs, usually worked with a simple pattern in tinted wools or silk.

by sherbearcie March 4, 2007

antimacassar

doily, especially as used to prevent men's brilliantine (macassar) from staining upholstered furniture

There were crocheted antimacassars on the headrests of the train seats

by Paljoey September 28, 2003

Antimissionary

An "antimissionary" or "counter-missionary" is one who believes that religious-supremacy should be countered in a like manner to other supremacist ideologies. A missionary is one who believes that all different cultures and religions must be dismantled and destroyed in favor of a supreme religion. An antimissionary is one who disagrees, and counters by advocating for toleration and understanding. One of the most vocal antimissionary groups is Jews for Judaism whose name is a parody of the evangelical, religious-supremacist, Christian group Jews for Jesus.

Peter: I really wish antimissionaries would stop persecuting me when I'm evangelizing!

Avi: How are they persecuting you?

Peter: Whenever I advocate for the absolute destruction of other faiths and cultures in favor of my own faith and culture, they always object!

Avi: Maybe you should stop advocating for the destruction of other faiths and cultures, and learn to live in peace...

Peter: Avi! You sound just like an antimissionary! Stop persecuting me by denying my right to persecute others!

by Yechiel_HaLusitani January 11, 2016

antrisha

One of a kind spirit that few will understand but many will benefit from knowing! She can't be defined in a word or even a sentence, she can only be experienced. Once you've experienced her presence, your life as you know it will forever be changed!

My life is forever changed having known Antrisha!

by sayingasitis January 7, 2017

Antrempathol

antrempathol, a word to describe people who deflect roasts only using No u, or No you are, AKA Dale

just publish we need to do it to piss off our friend dale

All you do to roast me is say, No u. you are such an antrempathol

by Jonny Boi 0 February 15, 2019

Antimo

He is nice, sweet, and a very adorable guy. He can make people happy or laugh in an instant. Sometimes he may rage or be annoyed but, after that he won’t brag about what happend. If there is any girl who would get a chance to meet him or get to go hang out with him your not going to regret it. He is the best friend anyone could have.

Hey look it’s antimo let’s say hi

by Lillyis_nice101 May 22, 2019

Antimarinovore

An Antimarinovore is someone who doesn't eat fish or any other kinds of seafood. Similar to vegaterian but eats all other regular kinds of meats.

Boy trying to hit on pretty girl:"Hey, you wanna go get some sushi with me?"

pretty girl:"Uhm, I don't think so! I am antimarinovore."

Boy trying to hit on pretty girl:"Which would be?"

Pretty girl:" Means I dont eat fish."

by Lexi Violetta March 9, 2011