Suzerain

I'm back! Suzerain could be the name for that very misty rain which is so light that you can't really even feel it falling on you - but you still get wet. I'd love to read your invented meanings for suzerain. And thanks for waiting so long.

Conterminal

Conterminal means sharing a boundary. Nothing like as interesting as the meanings suggested by our faithful word imps. It certainly sounded more like a word to describe my behaviour as an absent Word Imp. I've chosen three meanings for the voters to peruse. Have fun.

Drail

A drail is the combo of fish hook and line which is weighted with lead and dragged through the depths - presumably with the hope of catching the unsuspecting big one. Your meanings were superb and the winner on the day was The Encourager. Great work, TE.

Raspatory

A raspatory is a rasp used for surgical procedures. Sounds gory. I am happy to announce that Magdalene is the poll winner for today. Well done!

Volapuk

Volapuk was an international language invented in 1879. I can't throw any light on how successful it was, though. Perhaps the linguists out there could enlighten us. The invented meanings were fabulous as always. Well done to Greedy Biscuit Baron who had a runaway win on the poll.

Minacious

Minacious means threatening. Your invented meanings were far better. Thanks for joining in. The winner on today's poll was silver_flight. Great work!

Swarf

In reality, swarf describes a group of pilings or chips of wood or metal. The kind of stuff that I usually call sawdust, perhaps. Your invented meanings were many and varied and I enjoyed them all. Congratulations to Winiata for his excellent invented meaning. I agree with the pollsters.