by
Mark Greif
archaisms
(en)
a thing that is very old or old-fashioned (i.e., archaic)
I suppose these fantasy archaisms and interstellar revelations are no different
notable
7 years, 7 months ago
I suppose these fantasy archaisms and interstellar revelations are no different
notable
7 years, 7 months ago
promachoi
(grc)
in ancient Greece and during the Byzantine era: the men fighting in the first rank of the phalanx
greaves
(en)
a piece of armour that protects the leg
Well-made greaves defend his legs
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7 years, 7 months ago
Well-made greaves defend his legs
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7 years, 7 months ago
succor
(en)
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress
The puncture is healed by a medic or, occasionally, the succor of a god.
uncertain
7 years, 7 months ago
The puncture is healed by a medic or, occasionally, the succor of a god.
uncertain
7 years, 7 months ago
hagiography
(en)
relating to the writing of the lives of saints; (derogatory) adulatory writing about another person
The hagiographic literature of special forces in Afghanistan is both unilluminating and extensive.
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7 years, 7 months ago
The hagiographic literature of special forces in Afghanistan is both unilluminating and extensive.
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7 years, 7 months ago
fedayeen
(en)
Arab guerrillas operating especially in Israel and Palestine against the Israeli government, and in Iraq against the occupying coalition forces during and after the Second Gulf War
aniline dye
(en)
a type of synthetic dye ("aniline" being an organic compound - an amine)
brook
(en)
tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)
coerce a provisional solution upon emergent problems without having to brook or defer to opposition of any kind
strange
7 years, 7 months ago
coerce a provisional solution upon emergent problems without having to brook or defer to opposition of any kind
strange
7 years, 7 months ago
juridical
(en)
relating to judicial proceedings and the administration of the law
It does not exist as a juridical category.
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7 years, 7 months ago
It does not exist as a juridical category.
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7 years, 7 months ago
Klieg light
(en)
an intense carbon arc lamp especially used in filmmaking
the police were able to hoist their klieg lights, barricade or arrest the press, and beat the Democracy
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7 years, 7 months ago
the police were able to hoist their klieg lights, barricade or arrest the press, and beat the Democracy
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7 years, 7 months ago