Today's words

First, one from the weekend that I haven't had time to record here:

vade mecum /'vay-dee-MEE-kum/ - 1. a book for ready reference : manual  2. something regularly carried about by a person

First let me say that I hate the way that English speakers change Latin pronunciations of words and especially of phrases when we steal them. This should definitely be pronounced /'vah-day-MAY-coom/, but without the diphthong we usually apply to the /ay/ construct. Now that I've placated my inner snob, I think this is going to be a really useful new phrase for me. 

Now, on to the current WOTD:

gadzookery /'gad-ZOO-kuh-ree/ - (British) the use of archaisms (as in a historical novel)

HAHAHAHAHA! What a knockabout of a word! Methinks it a hoot to engage in gadzookery for mere sport.

Secondary pronunciation emphasis on both words mine.