FURACIOUS

Etymology

Adjective

furacious (comparative more furacious, superlative most furacious)

(obsolete) Given to theft; thievish.

Source: Wiktionary


Fu*ra"cious, a. Etym: [L. furax, -racis thievish, from fur thief.]

Definition: Given to theft; thievish. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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