Bleb

A bleb is actually a small blister or bubble found on skin, water or glass. I've seen those blebs in glass before. Now I know what they're called. Once again a wonderful array of invented meanings have made it to the blog today. Winners on the poll, with exactly the same number of votes, were Pirate Jim and Fz. Both well deserved!

Quaquaversal

Quaquaversal means pointing in every direction. It's a word I can't imagine using very often in that context. However, some of the invented meanings could be very useful. Thanks for all your imaginative writings, fellow word imps. Your expertise makes it very hard to choose three for the poll. Elle4loser gained the most votes today. Congrats.

Orlop

The orlop is the lowest deck on a ship which has three or more decks. It's certainly tough choosing only three invented meanings for the poll when there are over 50 to choose from! I thoroughly enjoyed reading through the list and was amazed at the ingenuity of the blogging world. Congratulations to Mandy for the winning meaning on the poll today.

Francolin

A francolin is actually a bird. It's a type of partridge which looks like a pheasant. What a fabulous array of invented meanings on the blog today! Thanks so much to everyone who has found this site via Blogs of Note. A big welcome to you all. Hopefully many of you will enjoy playing and visit again soon. And congratulations to Scallywagger, who was the very clear winner on the voting poll today.

Reliquary

A reliquary is a receptacle for relics. Many of today's invented meanings were close to the real meaning - which I suspected might happen. Nevertheless, there was still a good range of meanings which had nothing to do with relics at all. I enjoyed each of the meanings and was very happy to see that a few new people have been joining the game. Welcome to you all. I hope you keep coming back. The Mad Fishicist received lots of votes on the poll today, thanks to the new "Blog of Note" status. Well done, TMF!

Graminaceous

Graminaceous is nowhere near as interesting as it sounds, sadly. It means grassy or like grass. I'm sure it's one of those words we'll all be able to drag into conversation some day soon. Interesting indeed were the invented meanings from a plethora of word imps today. Great work everyone. I'm impressed. Pirate Jim was the runaway winner in the voting on the poll. Great work, PJ. I hope you join us again soon.

Bricole

A bricole is actually a sporting term. It's a shot in billiards where the ball rebounds off the cushion and has a similar meaning in tennis. It's also an ancient military catapult. Fascinating, but I have to say the invented meanings are even more interesting - and we all loved the meaning created by Judi, today's winner on the poll. Well done Judi.

Chitterling

Chitterlings are the small intestines of animals which are cooked as food. So Judi's meaning was very close to reality. Lots of creativity went into today's efforts. Congratulations to everyone. The favourite on the poll was written by Auntibeck. Great work.

Lipography

Lipography is the omission of letters or words in writing. I'm plagued with it. Thanks for your great meanings. I loved them all and, like the voters, enjoyed Judi's meaning very much. Well done, Judi. You're today's winner on the poll.

Glabrous

Glabrous describes skin that is hairless. So, next time I see a man with a bald head, I'll be able to tell the man how glabrous he's looking today. He probably won't know what I'm talking about, but what the heck! The crowd chose the meaning invented by Lady Macleod today. Well done!

Porrigo

Porrigo isn't nice. It's a scaly eruption of the scalp. Best left there, I think. Fortunately, some great meanings erupted on the blog for porrigo, with Clare taking the prize this week - if there was one that is! Well done, Clare. Love your invented meanings.

Nuphar

A nuphar is a yellow water lily. Who knew? The invented meanings covered a wide range of topics today. Great work, everyone. Voters chose the work of The Mad Fishicist. Always entertaining! Thanks again, TMF.

Killick

A killick is a small anchor or a heavy stone used as an anchor. Great meanings again today. Thanks to all my regular word imps for your continued dedication. I appreciate it immensely. The winner on the poll was Realityjunkie. Well done, RJ.

Susurration

Susurration is actually a synonym for whispering or rustling which is spookily close the meaning suggested by Floribunda. Lots of interesting invented meanings to choose from today. There was a tie on the poll and I couldn't choose between the two, so I've declared both Madame C and Vicki B winners for the day. Well done, both of you.

Grackle

A grackle is actually a bird - apparently like the jackdaw. I loved today's blog meanings so much that I couldn't decide between them. However, the voters did. They chose Sara's meaning. Well done, Sara!

Posology

Posology is interesting. It's the study of the quantities by which drugs should be administered. (Emphasis on the word "should".) I guess anyone trained in pharmaceutical matters would have felt particularly virtuous with that one. However, as usual, the invented meanings were just as fascinating as the real meaning. Voters chose George's meaning as the winner this time. Well done, George.

Syrinx

Syrinx has a plethora of meanings. You can take your pick - a panpipe, a narrow gallery in an Egyptian tomb, the tube from the throat to the ear drum or the song organ of a bird to name a few. I guess they're all related in some way. However, the invented meanings were actually a lot more interesting - especially that suggested by The Good Woman which won the vote on the poll today. Congratulations!

Lordosis

Lordosis is forward curvature of the spine. Fortunately, it's not something I'm acquainted with at this stage. I enjoyed the invented meanings very much. Well done to everyone who had a go - and congratulations to the winner on the poll, Sonnjea B.

Roborant

Roborant actually means strengthening, in the pharmaceutical sense I believe. Thanks for your inventive meanings while I was away in Wellington. Life is now officially back to normal and, although my joke book wasn't a winner in any of the official categories, it did well in the children's choice voting. It received more children's votes than any other finalist in the non-fiction section - and I can't complain about that. Hopefully it will translate into sales! And speaking of getting votes, Realityjunkie received the most votes on today's poll. Congrats RJ.

Ringent

Ringent actually means gaping - like my mouth when I saw that more than the usual four or five word imps had visited and added their meanings today. There were some valiant efforts, with The Mad Fishicist drawing the most votes on the poll. I liked it too. Well done.

Tegument

Tegument describes the natural covering - fur, feathers, scales etc - of an animal's body. I guess the zoologists amongst us would have been sitting pretty with that one. However, it's all new to me - as are most of the words I find for this blog. Great invented meanings as always. Realityjunkie took the cake and the poll with her meaning. Thanks for that. Well done.

Edacious

Edacious means greedy. In fact, Mommanator got the meaning pretty much exactly right. Not sure if it was just a fluke or not! The funniest on the poll was supplied by The Mad Fishicist. Well done to you TMF. I do enjoy your invented meanings. Keep visiting please.

Gnathic

Gnathic means "of jaws". Hope that helps. Your invented meanings were great - and a lot more interesting than "of jaws". I liked them all. The favourite with the voters was the invented definition of Auntibeck. Well, done!

Fougasse

A fougasse is actually a small mine, sunk into the ground and full of stones, bits of iron, etc which is fired by gunpowder and ready to strike the enemy when least expected. So, our word imps were pretty close actually. Well done while I was away touring and taking joke writing workshops. I'm back to the grindstone at home now - happy to announce that Tallgirl's the winner of today's poll. Well done, Tallgirl.

Pantagruelism

Pantagruelism is extravagant coarse humour named after someone named Pantagruel. I really liked the inventiveness of the meanings on the blog today. Thanks for your dedication. Sonnjea B takes the honours on the poll again. You're a machine, Sonnjea.

Galloon

A galloon is actually quite boring. It's cross-woven braid used for binding dresses. I guess the tailors and seamsters among us will understand that. However, fortunately for us, there are invented meanings for galloon and they're all much more interesting than the real meaning - especially that written by our word imp Sonnjea B. Well done, Sonnjea. You're the winner on the poll today.

Fubsy

Fubsy means fat. Fortunately, I'm not feeling fubsy at the moment - due to my exercise and eating plan which is working well. However, if I was feeling fat, I wouldn't mind so much if I was described as fubsy. Loved today's invented meanings - especially the one from Beautiful Lady which described a fubsy as a furby gone bad. I don't think we'll ever forget that wonderful meaning. Well done, Beautiful Lady - brains and beauty!

Pediculous

I'm sorry to have to report that pediculous means infested with lice. Not a pretty thought I know. And it's not even about feet after all - although I guess it could be in certain situations. I hope that's not too much of a disappointment to the bloggers today. The meanings were wonderful, as usual. I'm not sure how you all manage to come up with so many great meanings so often. I'm very proud of you all. And I did love Shari's meaning, which is the winner on the poll today. Well done, Shari.

Sinciput

Well, who would have known? We all have a sinciput. Well, that's unless you've had pretty major surgery. Your sinciput, dear friends, is the part of your head from the forehead to the tippy top. I can't give any particulars about the derivation - but I hope you'll find this word an unusual and exciting one to drop into conversation when things need a bit of livening up. Kathy's invented meaning won on the poll. Well done, Kathy.

Lycanthropy

Lycanthropy is when a witch transforms into a wolf or - just to keep you on your toes - it's also a mental affliction whereby the patient thinks he or she is a beast and exhibits the characteristics of that beast. Grrrrr. Best stop there, I think. Great meanings on the blog for lycanthropy. The winner was Sonnjea B. Great work once again, Sonnjea.

Razzia

A razzia is actually a slave collecting expedition which, admittedly, is a pretty good meaning. However, I thought the invented meanings on the poll were outstanding today. Most outstanding of all, according to the voters, was the meaning from 3 Elements. Great work!

Chittack

A chittack is an Indian weight equalling an ounce. Thanks for your meanings on the blog today. I enjoyed them. The winner on the poll was invented by Eve's Lungs. Well done!

Saxatile

If something is saxatile, it's living among rocks - a snippet of information I may well have a use for on my next trip to the beach. Thanks for invented meanings. It's a slow time for blogging over the weekend so I left it on a bit longer. Sonnjea B's invented meaning found favour with the judges. Well done, Sonnjea.

Horripilation

Many of the word imps were a lot closer to the real meaning for horripilation than they probably imagined. Horripilation is the correct term for what's commonly known as goose bumps. I loved the meanings and found it tricky only choosing three. However, I did, and the winner on the poll was Floribunda, again! Keep up the creative work, Floribunda.

Nyctalopia

Nyctalopia, as Shari pointed out, is night-blindness. My dictionary, oddly enough, also describes it as "the inability to see clearly, except at night". That seems like the opposite to me, but who knows. Some effort obviously went into today's blog meanings. Well done, word imps. Floribunda's meaning took the voters' fancy and is pronounced winner on the day. Great work, Floribunda.

Nutation

Nutation is what a spinning top does as it oscillates. It's also the curve in the stem of a growing plant. And it's nodding. So, lots of choices there. But none as interesting as the invented ones. Gergory's was the winner on the poll. Thanks for that, Gregory.

Spiracle

A spiracle is a zoological term. It's a whale's blow hole. And it's the outer orifice of an insect's trachea. Scarey, I agree. So I'm moving quickly to the invented meanings which are delightful. Thanks for your inventiveness. Well done to Sophie 9, the winner on the poll.

Pettifogger

A pettifogger is a rascally attorney with inferior legal abilities. So, quite a handy word for us word imps to add to our arsenal. For once, the real meaning stands up to scrutiny. The pollsters, however, have chosen Shari's meaning as their favourite. Well done, Shari.

Lawrencium

Lawrencium is a man-made radioactive element. It's named after someone, just not Lawrence of Arabia. The famous Lawrence in question was actually E.O. Lawrence, an American physicist. I think the invented meanings, as usual, suit the word much better of course. Amalia's meaning is the favourite among pollsters. Well done and welcome back, Amalia. Good to see you again.

Catachresis

Catachresis is what we do! It's improper use of words. Go, catachresis. It's one of my favourite things and I didn't even realise it. Anyway, the catachresis for catachresis was great, as usual. Thanks for your efforts. Realityjunkie takes top place on the poll today. Congrats, RJ.

Pelf

Pelf is money. I never knew that. Perhaps people who have more money than me know more words to describe their wealth. However, now I know. And so do you. Thanks for the blog meanings today. The winner on the blog was The Mad Fishicist. Clever man, TMF!

Ballonet

A ballonet is the air compartment in a balloon or airship. Not nearly as interesting as some of the meanings on the blog for this word. Thanks for your contributions over Easter. Back to a word a day again now - and congrats to Albow for the winning meaning on the poll.

Pellagra

Pellagra is a disease which starts with cracked skin and ends with insanity. So get that moisturiser out, people! Sadly, I do have cracked heels. However, my insanity is completely unrelated. Thanks for your wide ranging meanings on the blog. Wonderful! Ron was the favourite on the poll. Congratulations on your success, Ron.

Dolose

Dolose describes a person with criminal intent. Mmmmm. I'm sure none of the word imps could be described as dolose. Especially not Sonnjea B, who's the winner on the poll for this word. Congrats, Sonnjea.

Palafitte

A palafitte isn't quite as palatial as I had imagined. It's actually the name for a prehistoric hut on piles over a Swiss or Italian lake. Well, if you have to live in a prehistoric hut, I guess that's the spot. Give me a palafitte over suburbia any day. However, I digress... I genuinely loved all the invented meanings on the blog today. Thanks for such superb work, word imps. I'm very happy to say that my favourite invented meaning, the one written by Madame C, was the winner with the voters as well. Good work, Madame C. You had some strong competition.

Toccata

A toccata is described in my dictionary as a rapid, brilliant composition for piano or organ. So not a tasty morsel after all. Anyway, the word imps have done their bit as usual and the voters have had their say. The winner is Realityjunkie. Great work, RJ.

Darg

A darg is a day's work. The meanings on the blog showed a good variety of inventiveness and the winner on the day was Sonnjea B. Congratulations and welcome back, Sonnjea.

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.

Muffineer

A muffineer is actually a small bottle for sprinkling sugary or salty toppings on muffins. What a wonderful range of meanings on the blog today. I was excited to see so many participants but, of course, it made the job of choosing three for the poll excruciating. The winner on the poll for the day was the appropriately named Muffy M. Well done, MM.

Jobbernowl

A jobbernowl is a stupid person, colloquially speaking. There were some interesting invented meanings on the blog and two word imps share the honours according to the voting. Well done to Odalisque and Sonnjea B.

Dreamhole

A dreamhole is the name for a hole in the wall of a tower that lets in light. Thanks to those who humoured me with invented meanings for dreamhole. It was interesting to see the range of ideas and I'm pleased to announce that Sonnjea B topped the poll with her meaning. Great work, Sonnjea.

Hecatomb

Hecatomb is actually a word from ancient Greek meaning a great public sacrifice. The dictionary refers to the meaning translating from the words which mean 100 oxen. So there you go. Another piece of information that I have no guarantee of retaining. The invented meanings held a lot more intrigue for me and I particularly enjoyed the winning entry on the poll, written by Ron. Congratulations, Ron.

Squit

A squit is slang for a small insignificant person. Quite sad really. No one should be called a squit if you ask me. Lots of invented meanings for squit on the blog today. Thanks for your participation. I'm pleased to say that a new blogger, Code Cutie, is today's winner on the poll. Well done, CC.

Piliferous

Piliferous simply means having hair, particularly in the botanical sense. I was thrilled with the number and variety of meanings on the blog today. Weekends traditionally haven't been that busy on the blog, but that all changed today. Well done, everyone. Several new bloggers as well, including Code Cutie who is well named. Coolskool and Madame C were equally well favoured on the poll today. Well done to you both.

Stactometer

A stactometer is actually a tube for measuring liquid in drops. Fascinating. I think our invented meanings were a little livelier, don't you? Two winners on the poll again today - which was fair since both meanings had similarities. The honours go to Floribunda and Sonnjea B.

Frass

Frass is larvae excrement or the stuff left over by boring insects. Not sure why I seem attracted to words related to excreta lately. I'll try to make amends with the next word. Two people shared the top score on the poll today. Well done to Sara and Calie.

Bibelot

A bibelot (pronouced beblo) is a small curio or trinket. Now that could be a useful word for impressing antique dealers! The invented meanings have been judged by the voters and Belle Etoile has come up trumps again.

Spraints

Spraints is actually the official term for otter dung! Quite different entirely from the meanings invented on the blog today. But that's the way with this game. Calie's meaning was chosen by the voters on the poll. Congrats, Calie.

Polynia

Polynia is a space of open water surrounded by ice such as might be found in the Arctic Sea. I would never have guessed that in a million years, but there you go. A nice variety of meanings on the blog today, with some new entrants as well which is always encouraging. Auntibeck's meaning found favour with the voters. Well done, again Auntibeck!

Spuddling

Spuddling is actually light digging as performed by amateur gardeners such as myself - not the kind performed by most of my neighbours who - although not professional gardeners - are often found doing much more than spuddling in their gardens. I spuddled in my garden yesterday. Others toiled. The invented meanings were all very enjoyable and I'm pleased to announce that one of my favourites, from Sonnjea B, was the winner on the poll. Great work, Sonnjea.

Autarky

Autarky is self-sufficiency - quite a big leap from the invented meanings suggested by our bloggers today. I had a good laugh reading through the meanings, spelling mistakes and all. Quite a tonic! Belle Etoile was the belle of the poll today. Tres bien!

Febrifuge

Febrifuge, of course, is a medicine for reducing fever. It can also describing a cooling drink. I enjoyed the wide variety of invented meanings for today's word. It's so interesting to see how many different "takes" there can be on one word. I like analysing how bloggers came up with particular meanings. Two people tied on the poll today, which was great because I liked both meanings very much. Congratulations to Matt 23 and Calie.

Crenated

Crenated describes anything with a notched or toothed edge. The meaning suggested by Coolskool was today's winner. Congratulations, Coolskool. Yawl come back now, y'hear?

Beadledom

Beadledom is great. It's my new favourite word. The actual meaning is "stupid officiousness". So now we can actually go around accusing stupidly officious people of beadledom and they'll have no idea what we're on about! The blog meanings were cool too, of course. Sawmaster was the winner on the poll. Another first timer on the blog. Great work!

Messuage

Messuage is a legal term which describes a dwelling house with outbuildings and land. So, we were all way off beam on that one. I loved the blog meanings again. Nobody's losing the creative touch - especially not Realityjunkie who was the winner on the poll today. Good for you, RJ.

Spattee

A spattee is actually a woollen legging (or probably two) worn over shoes and stockings. The blog meanings were exceptional and the runaway winner on the poll was The Chindo. Well done, again.

Uxorious

I love this word. Uxorious means excessively fond of your wife. I'm all for that. Beats being excessively fond of someone else's wife! So girls, ask your hubby if he's feeling uxorious tonight and see what he says. I asked mine and he said, yes, but he thought it was caused by too much time in the sun! That gave me a giggle and giggles are good. The meaning suggested by Two Cents, a new blogger, came out tops on the poll. Congratulations, Two Cents.

Dipsomania

Dipsomania is a morbid craving for alcohol. Not something I have a problem with. Nor dips. I wonder what the word is for a morbid craving for chocolate! Interesting meanings on the blog today. Thanks for taking time out from your weekend to participate. Two winners delighted voters today. Congratulations to Calie and Auntibeck.

Tarantism

Tarantism is dancing mania, particularly related to a dance mania in Southern Italy among people who thought they'd been bitten by a tarantula! Creepy. Auntibeck's invented meaning was the favourite today. Good for you, Auntibeck.

Squaloid

Squaloid means "like a shark". Mmmm. Obviously, it's never too late to learn something new. Sonnjea B's invented meaning found favour with the voters. Good job, Sonnjea.

Irredentist

Interestingly, an irredentist has nothing to do with teeth. Instead, an irredentist is an advocate for the recovery of all Italian speaking districts back to Italy. That said, I have to admit that the blog meanings were more interesting - if slightly cheeky in the case of the poll winner, The Mad Fishicist. Great work again TMF.

Cryptaesthesia

Cryptaesthesia is supernormal knowledge - however, not the kind we're all gaining through our participation in this knowledge increasing blog. Cryptaesthesia is knowledge gained through telepathic or clairvoyant means. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the invented meanings added to the blog today. Winner on the poll was Hello from Julia, a meaning I enjoyed very much indeed. Thanks again, Julia.

Fosse

A fosse is a long narrow trench, ditch, canal or groove. I particularly enjoyed today's invented meanings and am pleased to report that Rainbowspirit topped the poll with her invented meaning. Great work!

Oxymel

Oxymel is a syrup of honey and vinegar. Not sure of the purpose of such a syrup. Perhaps it's a cure for sunburn or hangovers - both of which were prevalent at the Wellington Rugby Sevens tournament I've just been visiting. See my other blog for more information about that. And I've noticed that, while mother word imp was away, the little word imps did play - literally. Joint winners on the poll were Madame C and Realityjunkie. Well done, both of you.