and although they overlap not to be confused with coney-catch of course.
Anyway the University of York has apparently published a list of old words that are useful for the modern world/have comedy value:
http://ift.tt/2x5hkts
I thought people might find it interesting/have views on it. However, having read through the list I am slightly wondering if it's some sort of hoax given I'm a bit sceptical of some of the words having originally had such different and to a modern ear funny meanings such as another example:
Anyway the University of York has apparently published a list of old words that are useful for the modern world/have comedy value:
http://ift.tt/2x5hkts
I thought people might find it interesting/have views on it. However, having read through the list I am slightly wondering if it's some sort of hoax given I'm a bit sceptical of some of the words having originally had such different and to a modern ear funny meanings such as another example:
Quote:
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Teen, v To vex, irritate, annoy, anger, enrage / To inflict suffering upon; to afflict, harass; to injure, harm |
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