Bowdlerize comes from Thomas Bowdler, whose edited Shakespeare removed material seen as offensive or improper for family reading.

Forswunke is an old dialect word for exhausted from work. Learn its meaning, background, and see one clear example in use.

Clinomania is a word for an excessive desire to stay in bed. Learn its meaning, context, and see one clear example of use.

Honeyfuggle is an old dialect word meaning to trick or sweet talk someone into something, often with flattery or persuasion.