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David Croyle
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Is there a word for a word that one can rarely use, but that you derive satisfaction from using when you actually do get an opportunity? :)

If not, there should be.

I was thinking this today when I was considering the use of "escarpment" which unfortunately didn't quite fit my need.

#words #English
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sleet01 · 7w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqxwz72agxmrh3q2d7rsrckjqzydryeumqxrtswjfv78v79yhp2gzqt7k95v Coin a new word for this in German. Be the neologism you want to see in the world.
Janice in GA · 7w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqxwz72agxmrh3q2d7rsrckjqzydryeumqxrtswjfv78v79yhp2gzqt7k95v You make me think of Tiffany Aching, who always wanted to hear a "susurrus". And then she did! #GNUTerryPratchett