It is so rare that I encounter a word (in my own language) that I know I have absolutely never seen before, and the Words of the Day have been so pedestrian of late, that I was excited to encounter this one. (Apparently I never read Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.) I have rare enough opportunity to use the adjective "vile," so I think it unlikely that I'll ever need this synonym. Interesting etymology, though!
Thursday, December 04, 2014
Today's word
caitiff \KAY-tif\ - cowardly, despicable
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