Thursday Thirteen # 24 - 13 weird & wonderful names for things
As a self-professed word-nerd, I have a large repository of weird and wonderful words I’ve been collecting over the years. For this week’s Thursday Thirteen, I bring you 13 (unusual) names for things found on Canongate.
How many of these were you familiar with?
1. AGLET - The covering on the end of a shoelace.
2. ARMSAYE - The armhole in clothing.
3. CHANKING - Spat-out food, such as rinds or pits.
4. FEAT - A dangling curl of hair.
5. FERRULE - The metal band on a pencil that holds the eraser in place.
6. HARP - The small metal hoop that supports a lampshade.
7. JARNS,
8. NITTLES,
9. GRAWLIX,
10. and QUIMP - Various squiggles used to denote profanity in comics.
11. KEEPER - The loop on a belt that keeps the end in place after it has passed through the buckle.
12. MINIMUS - The little finger or toe.
13. SCROOP - The rustle of silk.
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Comments
Wow...I'm a total word nerd as well and I didn't know any, although the shoelace thing sounded familiar.
Posted by: di | September 10, 2007 7:46 AM
I LOVE the comic squiggle words. I had no idea!
Posted by: Shirl | September 10, 2007 3:40 AM
This is a fabulous list - I, too, am a "word nerd."
Posted by: MissMeliss | September 7, 2007 10:57 PM
interesting.... happy TT!
Posted by: JO | September 6, 2007 9:08 PM
I only knew Harp!
That was quite a list--Happy TT!!
Posted by: Jennfactor | September 6, 2007 6:02 PM
Wow, great list! I didn't know any of these words, but then I've got a good excuse: I'm not a native speaker. *g*
Happy TT13!
Posted by: Sandra Schwab | September 6, 2007 2:31 PM
I'm not saying how many words I was familiar with on the grounds I'm going to sound slightly mentally challenged. Happy TT!
Posted by: Joy T. | September 6, 2007 12:58 PM
minimus LOL! I don't know why I find that funny, but I do!
Posted by: Janet | September 6, 2007 10:14 AM
What a fantastic list! Very educational, too! Happy TT!
Posted by: erin | September 6, 2007 9:18 AM
Now I want to have 4 Pugs named Jarns, Nittles, Grawlix, and Quimp.
Happy TT!
Posted by: J. Lynne | September 6, 2007 8:50 AM
i only about 5... :O
Posted by: WorksForMom | September 6, 2007 8:32 AM
Um, I knew four of the words. But great list. I love words too, and I'm checking out that link.
Posted by: Lisa Andel | September 6, 2007 7:16 AM
I didn't know nine of these. OMG, I am reading my dictionary all day today. LOL! =) Loved your post, as I always do, XINE. Happy TTing!
Posted by: Red | September 6, 2007 6:38 AM
Cool list, I love the words for the squiggles in comics. Happy TT.
Posted by: Ann | September 6, 2007 6:33 AM
I learned some new words today. :)
Posted by: busy | September 6, 2007 6:31 AM
this is a great tt!!!
smiles, bee
Posted by: empress bee (of the high sea) | September 6, 2007 6:26 AM
What a great list... you might like http://wordimperfect.blogspot.com/
They post a word and people get to make up meanings...
Posted by: Miss Frou Frou | September 6, 2007 6:21 AM
terrific list and thanks for the link, too! My daughter will love this! She's always trying to find out names for weird stuff.
Love, love, love the aquarium and the idea! Wish I had thought of that years ago when trying to get my kids to sleep. I think ya should add some weird rabbit ears, tho!
Thanks for stopping by my site...have a great weekend!
Posted by: RittyRats | September 6, 2007 5:31 AM
I've heard some of these before; it's nice to hear a confirmation of them 'cause I didn't believe some of them the first time!
Happy TT, babe. Glad you're playing along again.
Posted by: Susan Helene Gottfried | September 6, 2007 4:57 AM
Hey have you ever played Balderdash? These definitions would be great for that game.
Who would have thought that the expletives had a name in the comics!
Posted by: Jen | September 6, 2007 4:43 AM
i didn't know a single one of these. you are now my secret weapon to use against Rhet when he starts slinging those 7 syllable words around. grin! I love the word Quimp!
Posted by: rhian | September 6, 2007 3:17 AM
Those are great! I wonder if I can fit any of them into my daily conversations.
Posted by: tanabata | September 6, 2007 1:26 AM
I have never heard any of these. Sadly, I'm not even a big reader of comics, so I don't even know what a squiggle is, but I love the word anyway. ;o)
Great list.
Posted by: samulli | September 6, 2007 1:18 AM
Now that's an educational list. Thanks.
Posted by: Buck Naked Politics | September 5, 2007 9:02 PM
I think I've heard of a few of those - the belt one just plain makes sense.
Happy TT13 :-)
Posted by: Frigga | September 5, 2007 8:51 PM
Sadly, I did only know 2 words of your list!!!
Thanks for the interesting TT!!!
Posted by: No Nonsense | September 5, 2007 8:27 PM
Where did you get this stuff?? lol...great info and things i didnt know. Happy TT.
Posted by: Lori | September 5, 2007 8:12 PM
Words! I love words. I had heard "aglet" but not any of the others. And oh, I just love the word "scroop" to describe the rustle of silk!
Happy T13, my friend! Sending hugs, and I hope you are doing well. :)
Posted by: Thomma Lyn | September 5, 2007 8:12 PM