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Friday, April 10, 2015

Words in History

 
 
 
Interesting Words Used in History
 
 
  • throbbing- a series of bouncy blows struck while jousting
  • lave- to wash by licking 
  • clue- a ball of yarn
  • naughty- you had nothing or naught
  • bachelor- a young knight 
  • hussy- used to refer to the mistress of the house

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