Monday, February 13, 2012

OEILLADE

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 13 February 2012

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OEILLADE  (n. pl. -S)

Definition(s):
  1. (n.) an amorous look; a meaningful or suggestive glance

Useful information for game players:
  • Front hooks: (none)
  • Back hooks: -S
  • Anagrams: (none)
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  • Other Spellings: (none)
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Epilogue:
An OEILLADE is a little flirtatious stare, an admiring glance.  It comes from the French oeil (“eye”), itself derived from the Latin oculus (for more about that root, cast your eye on the OCULUS entry from last August). 

Theme:
This week, in honor of the Valentine’s Day holiday, we’ll steal a few glances at words related to L-O-V-E

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