Guess the Definition

[david_wendelken]

I believe this word has to do with a kind of anger, or focused hate. Not entirely sure, though.

Pretty close. A state of intense excitement or violent anger. Nowadays, often applied to a public uproar or commotion.

In fantasy writing, I would use it to describe an intensely violent attitude during a battle or single combat.

 

[Deimos]

It's where we get the [derivative] English word "fury" from.
Furor is, in fact, pure Latin.
Sometimes a Latin word will come down to us in English usage with no change at all in spelling. Furor is one such word.**
It means (and has always meant even to the ancient Romans): madness, insanity, rage, frenzy
(For the Latinists here it is a 3rd declension noun, masc. )

** Other common words we use with the same meaning that ancient Romans understood: are senator, orator, creator etc...and one word that might be considered in opposition to furor: languor...faintness, feebleness. It is also a 3rd decl. noun, masc.

 

[Vorondil]

Is that a South African word for barbecue?

'Braai' is the South African word for BBQ.

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

'Braai' is the South African word for BBQ.

That's what I was thinking of!

 

[david_wendelken]

Here's another:

cairn

 

[Vorondil]

Here's another:

cairn

As far as I'm aware, a cairn is a pile of stones used as a marker (sometimes for a grave).

 

[Glorfindel Goldtress]

Well, considering that's what I was buried underneath, I'd better get that one. 🤣

 

[david_wendelken]

Yep, though it can also be a type of small terrier. Who knew?

 

[Vorondil]

Here's a word:


Spifflicate.

 

[WatcherWraith]

This is a type of action, yes?

 

[Vorondil]

This is a type of action, yes?

That's right.

 

[Glorfindel Goldtress]

Is it when someone is dressing up nicely (aka looking spiffy), and another tries to replicate it?🤪

 

[Vorondil]

Is it when someone is dressing up nicely (aka looking spiffy), and another tries to replicate it?🤪

No, Lestrade, it is not.

 

[Glorfindel Goldtress]

Lestrade

I resent that, Sherlock.

 

[david_wendelken]

Here's a challenge that's a bit different. When I was editing my first book, I learned that I used the word 'looked' a bazillion or more times. I usually used it when I should have used one of these. I'm not interested in meanings that have nothing to do with the topic of "looked"

glance
look
glare
gawk
squint
see
gaze
stare
peer
view
watch
observe
behold
survey
inspect
regard
scrutinize
peep
glimpse
scan
spot
examine
peruse
ogle
gape
glower
gander

 

[Vorondil]

I resent that, Sherlock.

 

[david_wendelken]

Sorry, didn't see the challenge on spifflicate. Let's do that one first!

And I'm with Lestrade on their guess!

Is it to make something appear spiffier, more fashionable?

 

[Vorondil]

Is it to make something appear spiffier, more fashionable?

Nope. Not even close.

 

[Ashley]

Does it relate in any way to liquids?

 

[david_wendelken]

Then I've got nothing.