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381. Pilcrow

The paragraph mark that looks like a backward p, i.e. ¶. See also Typography.

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382. Cruciverbalism

One might suppose that cruciverbalism refers to the ability to murder the King's English with great ease or perhaps the skillful art of using one's razor-sharp tongue to gore a grumbling grammarian. See also Puzzles.

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383. Tatterdemalion

A child in rags. See also Old-Timey.

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384. Widdershins

In a contrary or counterclockwise direction.

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385. Snickersnee

A long knife. See also Old-Timey.

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386. Hemidemisemiquaver

A musical timing of 1/64. See also Music.

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387. Borborygm

A rumbling of the stomach. See also Body.

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388. Bloviate

To speak pompously or brag.

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389. Billingsgate

Loud, raucous profanity. See also Profanity.

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390. Batrachomyomachy

Making a mountain out of a molehill.

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