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Started by Swatopluk, September 23, 2007, 11:11:30 AM

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pieces o nine

#495
February 29, 2008, 10:25:16 PM
Glickenschpoil  [NOUN] musical instrument a glockenspiel exposed to the elements until the wooden frame is warped and the metal keys are rusted.


carpasilltor
"If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?"
--Marquise de Sevigne, February 11, 1677

Aphos

#496
March 01, 2008, 02:55:31 AM
carpasilltor  an electronic device used to convert the static electricity in a cat's fur to AC current


faultomic
--The topologist formerly known as Poincare's Stepchild--

Swatopluk

#497
March 01, 2008, 09:50:30 AM
faultomic - descriptive of the design philosophy concerning nuclear power plants in some "civilized" countries. metaphorically: extremly sloppy treatment of something with huge potential of causing damage.

sapri
Knurrhähne sind eßbar aber empfehlen würde ich das nicht unbedingt.
The aspitriglos is edible though I do not actually recommend it.

Aphos

#498
March 02, 2008, 01:16:46 AM
sapri  a style of clothing popular on some tropical islands, consisting of palm leaves wrapped around the naughty bits

nockneed
--The topologist formerly known as Poincare's Stepchild--

pieces o nine

#499
March 02, 2008, 03:11:08 PM
Nockneed [NOUN]: optional Guest Services card to be filled out by hotel guests requesting a wake-up call or tap-on-door time.


fribbolous
"If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?"
--Marquise de Sevigne, February 11, 1677

Aphos

#500
March 03, 2008, 05:00:21 AM
fribbolous  composed of fribble, a synthetic fiber made from seaweed.


tocky
--The topologist formerly known as Poincare's Stepchild--

Pachyderm

#501
March 03, 2008, 10:45:09 AM
Tocky: An animated children's program character from the early 1970's. He was a crime-fighting watch, who could fly.


xebec
Oportet ministros manus lavare antequam latrinam relinquent.

Swatopluk

#502
March 03, 2008, 12:21:27 PM
xebec
In real life that is a type of sailing ship used in the Near and Middle East.

For this game I define it as:
The secret Canadian province that those out there don't want you to know the truth about

collumoic
Knurrhähne sind eßbar aber empfehlen würde ich das nicht unbedingt.
The aspitriglos is edible though I do not actually recommend it.

Opsa

#503
March 03, 2008, 05:54:38 PM
collumoic- a person who fears pillars.


trenaline

Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith

#504
March 03, 2008, 07:11:02 PM
Trenaline  proper noun.  The name of the now defunct railroad line formerly owned by Bruce Trenal.  Later, it was sold when railways were consolidated in the late 1800's.

trenaline is also the registered trademark of a line of fishing gear, specializing in fine, high-quality lines still made of Traditional Silk. None of this new-fangled plastic stuff.

Anthrophobic 
Sometimes, the real journey can only be taken by making a mistake.

my webpage-- alas, Cox deleted it--dead link... oh well ::)

Aphos

#505
March 03, 2008, 10:04:49 PM
Anthrophobic   describing those that fear Anthrobabe  (cf. chattiphobic)


pro phono
--The topologist formerly known as Poincare's Stepchild--

pieces o nine

#506
March 03, 2008, 10:12:33 PM
pro phono  An antii-digital movement to bring back the Victrola.


solomonella
"If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?"
--Marquise de Sevigne, February 11, 1677

Aphos

#507
March 03, 2008, 10:22:11 PM
solomonella  ailment which causes its victims to think they are excessively wise


stowlex
--The topologist formerly known as Poincare's Stepchild--

Griffin NoName

#508
March 04, 2008, 01:29:18 AM
stowlex  a shawl purchased from the nearly-new shop

frumpicilium
Psychic Hotline Host

One approaches the journey's end. But the end is a goal, not a catastrophe. George Sand

Pachyderm

#509
March 04, 2008, 01:34:24 AM
Frumpicilium: Genus of bacteria. Most common species is F. bluerinseiaus. Those affected by the bacteria have an uncontrollable desire to wear heather-coloured tweed twinsets, sensible shoes and moan about how young the Police are these days.


nochinusm
Oportet ministros manus lavare antequam latrinam relinquent.
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