Rocambole

A rocambole is actually a type of leek used for seasoning. I guess avid gardeners may have known that one. But me? No on both counts. The blog meanings took several interesting turns and the voters chose Clare once again. Too good, Clare.

Kilderkin

A kilderkin is a cask for liquids measuring 16 or 18 gallons. Not sure why the discrepancy there but that's what my dictionary says. So Clare was on the right track with her interesting measurements. She was also the pick on the poll. Congrats, Clare.

Rouncival

A rouncival is a large variety of pea. I've never been a fan of peas, so I don't think I'll be trying one any time soon. The blog meanings were lots of fun and the winner on the poll, again, was Calie. Well done, Calie.

Drugget

A drugget is a coarse woollen floor or table covering. Interestingly, not drug related at all. Calie's meaning gained favour with the voters. Well done, Calie.

Calumny

Calumny is a false charge or a slanderous report against someone. I really enjoyed the invented meanings on the blog today. Well done to Madame C, whose meaning was the favourite among voters on the poll.

Shandrydan

A shandrydan is actually a rickety old vehicle or, alternatively, a two-wheeled cart. The invented meanings were interesting, as usual, and the winner on the poll was Clare. Well done, Clare.

Pellicle

A pellicle is a thin membrane, skin or film. Another incredible fact that I've completely missed all these years. However, it was another great day for invented meanings, particularly that of The Mad Fishicist. No competition there, TMF!

Cacography

Cacography actually has nothing to do with laughter or hens. It means bad spelling or bad handwriting! However, Vicki B's invented meaning took the voters' fancy today. Well done to the other two pollsters though. The vote was very close.

Medicaster

A medicaster is a medical charlatan or, in other words, a quack. I thoroughly enjoyed the meanings on the blog today and had a much needed laugh. My favourite was the winner on the poll - written by Sonnjea B. In fact, I think it's the funniest invented meaning I've ever seen on the blog and I've shared it will lots of people. So, thank you for that, Sonnjea.

Absquatulate

To absquatulate is actually to leave suddenly. Obviously something that's easier to do, than say! And not a suitable word to use during texting either. That aside, I liked the range of meanings on the blog. The poll winner was Pat. Congratulations to you, Pat.

Banting

Banting is the treatment of obesity by the removal of sugar, starch and fat from the diet. Sounds tricky. The invented meanings were interesting and well thought out and Sonnjea B's was the winner on the poll. Great work, Sonnjea.

Solifidian

A solifidian is someone who believes that having faith alone is enough to ensure salvation. Because I put this word on later than usual, and there was only one entry, I haven't put this word on the poll. However, the entry - from The Mad Fishicist - is wonderful and I'm sure would have been a winner on the poll anyway. So, in a slightly unorthodox turnaround, I'm announcing his entry as the winner and leaving the previous poll on for a little longer. Hope that isn't too disconcerting or confusing for you all. And thanks again TMF for another superb invented meaning.

Dalmatic

A dalmatic is a loose, long, side-slitted garment with wide sleeves which is worn by deacons and bishops from time to time. Sounds very much like a kaftan to me! Not sure why there's a sudden religious influence in the words on the blog at the moment. The invented entry from Eve's Lungs was the winner on the poll today.

Camerlingo

A camerlingo is the Pope's financial secretary. Now that could definitely come in handy some day. The blog meanings were excellent, as usual. Well done all. Clare and Sonnjea B shared the honours on the poll. Congratulations ladies.

Teledu

A teledu is actually a stinking badger from Java and Sumatra. That's "stinking" according to the dictionary, not me. We don't have badgers in New Zealand so I'm not sure if they usually stink or not! However, I have to say the invented blog meanings were far more entertaining than the real meaning, as usual. And the most entertaining of all, according to the voters and myself, was the meaning invented by The Mad Fishicist. Excellent work, TMF.

Naker

A naker is a kettledrum. I hope that isn't too disappointing for you all! And very well done for keeping the invented meanings within the realm of family entertainment as usual. The winner on the poll was suggested by Calie. Congrats again, Calie.

Myrmidon

A myrmidon is actually nothing quite as romantic as a mermaid. It's actually an ancient Greek word describing a hired ruffian. I enjoyed the interesting variety of meanings on the blog for this word. Keep up the great work. Floribunda's meaning drew the most votes on the poll. Well done, Floribunda.

Paronomasia

Paronomasia is what we do on this blog every day. It's word play. If only I could pronounce it! Thanks for your paronomasia on today's word. Poll winner was Sonnjea B. Great work, Sonnjea.

Distringas

A distringas is a writ which allows a sheriff to seize chattels to compel a person to pay money they owe. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, today's word attracted a good variety of invented meanings, all a lot less complicated than the real one. The winner on the poll, again, was Code Cutie.

Metheglin

Metheglin is actually spiced mead. The invented meanings were excellent today, with the winning entry being supplied by Code Cutie. Congrats, CC.

Drupe

Apparently, a drupe is the correct scientific name for any stone fruit such as an olive, plum or cherry which encloses the stone or nut with a kernel. There you go. If you knew that, you're better than me. However, I prefer Ron's meaning, as did the pollsters today. Well done, Ron.

Rodomontade

Rodomontade means boastful, something I admit to being every now and again. I'm trying to become more humble though. I enjoyed the meanings on the blog today and was pleased that Calie's meaning took the honours. Thanks, Calie.

Rille

A rille is an astronomical name for a narrow valley on the moon. Quite romantic really, I thought. A wide variety of invented meanings appeared on the blog, with Jude the favourite among the voters today. Well done, Jude.

Tenebrific

Funnily enough, tenebrific doesn't have anything to do with tennis, the number 10 or singing. Tenebrific means causing darkness. Thanks for putting your attention to this one. Two word imps fared equally well on the poll. Congratulations to Vicki B and Mmmmmmmm.

Algid

Algid means cold. Quite simple really. There weren't many invented meanings on the blog today, but they were all of high quality. The one that took the voters' fancy was invented by Stacy. Congrats for that, Stacy.

Flagitious

Flagitious is scary. It means deeply criminal. Not like anyone I know, thank goodness. (She said, hopefully...) The blog meanings were quite different to the real meaning, understandably. And the winner was Realityjunkie, again!

Sabulous

Sabulous actually means sandy. I'll remember that next time I'm at the beach. However, invented meanings are where it's at on this blog and the one invented by Realityjunkie was top of the pops today. Well done RJ.