This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Oxter! Cross your arms, and you’ll likely find your hand in one. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right.... Read More

This Week's Fun & Fancy Word... B iblioklept: You definitely want to avoid having one of these in your library or bookstore. Because... Read More.

You could just say counter-clockwise. In a direction opposite to the usual. Or in a direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun. But that wouldn’t be nearly as much fun… now, would it? And not nearly as steeped in superstition. ... Read More

No, gobsmacked isn't a never-ending candy made by Willy Wonka. It's British slang. But, what is vernacular for? ... Read More

What do you call a bunch of pre-schoolers who are learning the alphabet? Abecedarians, of course. But there's more... find out how much.... Read More