and now for something completely similar.

Hullo folks, today I have another list for you to enjoy. This week I thought I'd write about my top 10 words which need to be brought back into everyday use.

10. Hullo!

Hullo (according to my half-arsed research) was first used in publication in 1803. Today it is sometimes used as a greeting like hello, however it was originally used to express surprise or to gain attention. It is its use as an expression of surprise I wish to reinstate.

9. Foppotee.

Foppotee is a word that was used in the 1600's but for some reason stopped being used. The word means simpleton, as in "Everyone knew he was a foppotee by the fact that he abused apple users". The only problem is that I'm not sure how this word is pronounced.

8. Maleolent.

This is another word which was used on the 1600's but also in the 1700's then fell from favour. It means to have an ill or unpleasant odour.


7. Beseech.

Beseech means to ask or to implore urgently. I think it sounds nice so I but it needs to be followed by the next word to make the prefect declaration of intention.

6. Thee. 

Meaning "you". According to dictionary.com the words origins lie prior to 900! Although the first recorded use is 1662, from the rise of Quakerism. So combined with number 7, we can have the beautiful sentence "I beseech thee, where is the bathroom!".

5. Huzzah.

This awesome word is used as an exclamation of joy, applause or appreciation. Apparently this was first used in 1560's by sailors, I think it should be more widely used today. "Huzzah! they have Twinings Everyday Tea here!!!"... maybe not.

4. Scaevity.

Scaevity [Ska-vi-tee] means someone who is unlucky or left-handed. Again it is a word from the 1600's. Suggested use "Scaevity was the reason for Jim's quadruple boggy on the 14th hole".

3. Pseudo.

I've always been a huge fan of this great word. For those who don't know this word means false. I love this little word, it was even used in the name of my former band Pseudo Japanese. Other uses of the word could be "Mike new watch was so pseudo! Everyone knew it was a fake".

2. Ahoy!

Another greeting type word. First used in around 1751, from a hoy,  a nautical call used in hauling. No need to explain, it is cool and sounds a little piratey!


1. Comity.


Meaning a state of mutual harmony, friendship, and respect. First recorded use in the 1540's. Possible use "The comity between them was so strong that never a crossword passed between them in 20 years".


Quote of the Week:
"There is no quote of the week" - Me when asked what this weeks quote of the week would be.

 

So sorry once again.

I'm sorry dear readers but this week I won't be making a proper blog post as I don't have the time. I have fallen behind with these things and it is so hard to catch up.

I have a busy weekend planned, tonight it dinner with my family followed by either going to see live music or staying over at my girlfriends house with her friends and tomorrow I am off camping! I'll take my iPod touch so if I can I'll try to make a start on next weeks blog. Any ideas on what to write would be great. Although I do have some ideas but I'm not paid for this so it is a case of finding time when I'm not doing paid work/work which will help me with my PhD.

I'm also on the lookout for a new cell/mobile telephone. So I have to do that soon as my old deal ends soon so I want to get something sorted asap. I'm going to spend some time looking at telephones now but don't think I'll sort anything until next week.

It is really sunny outside so I might just forget what I planned to do and get a cold beer and my Kindle and enjoy the garden instead. Sorry this weeks blog post is yet another weak effort, I'll endeavour to do better next week. Thank you for your support and understanding.