Wondrous Words Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Kathy aka Bermuda Onion where we share new (to us) words that we’ve encountered in our reading. Feel free to join in the fun.THE QUEEN'S MISTAKE by Diane Haeger
flagon - There was a glass flagon of wine beside it. (p. 252)
flagon: a large bottle for wine, liquors, etc.
sarcenet - Francis laughed bitterly. "Alas, it was never a game to me. Besides, you were sixteen, sweeting, well past a babe's age. Remember the sarcenet scarf you made for me?..." (p. 258)
sarcenet: a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used esp. for linings.
jerkin - He drew it from a pocket in his beige jerkin and held it up to her. (p. 258)
jerkin: a close-fitting jacket or short coat, usually sleeveless, as one of leather worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
cavil - "Let us not cavil with the details, hmm?" Francis said with a bitter smile. (p. 259)
cavil: to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily
What new words did you discover this week?
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9 comments:
I didn't know any of those! Thanks for sharing :)
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Isn't it interesting flagon and flacon mean basically the same thing? Cavil is a great word - if I can remember it, I'll try to use it tonight. Thanks for participating!
Great words...I am going to have to try to remember these for when I read this book!
I knew flagon, but the others are new.
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http://bookcritiques.blogspot.com/2009/10/wondrous-wordless-wednesday.html
I think you could work flagon into your conversation - some of the others, not so much. Great words!
My list is here.
I know flagon. Others, no!
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I like "sarcenet." It sounds so nice and silky.
The definition of jerkin using that sentence would make a great party game! :--)
Great words. I knew jerkin.
I really like the word cavil. I must remember that one.
I look forward to reading this book!
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