I have a Nuttall's Standard Dictionary -- 1914 edition. It's an amazing read, and where else could I find
Carpet-knight -- one who has not earned his honour for service, but recieved it by favour.
(and yes I can hear the Rev James Wood tutting while he edits)
Jamaica-pepper -- allspice.
Jambee -- a fashionable cane.
Japhetic -- pertaining to Japheth, Noah's eldest son. (and I am no wiser as to what that implies about someone buuuuut...)
The only problem being that I know if I open it I'll spend at least half an hour just reading the world-building. Makes me want to write an SF short story out of dictionary entries. ::runs screaming::
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Carpet-knight -- one who has not earned his honour for service, but recieved it by favour.
(and yes I can hear the Rev James Wood tutting while he edits)
Jamaica-pepper -- allspice.
Jambee -- a fashionable cane.
Japhetic -- pertaining to Japheth, Noah's eldest son. (and I am no wiser as to what that implies about someone buuuuut...)
The only problem being that I know if I open it I'll spend at least half an hour just reading the world-building. Makes me want to write an SF short story out of dictionary entries. ::runs screaming::