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Obscure words explained 7. – weathervane

WEATHERVANE

Indicates the wind

Atlantic gales or light breeze

and from whence it comes

 


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Obscure words explained 4. – Gossamer

Fine filmy cobweb

During Autumn calm weather

Floating in the air


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Obscure words explained 16. – Haiku

HAIKU

Hai amuse, ku verse

In  seventeen syllables

written just for fun


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Obscure words explained 12.- Ferrule

Metal ring or cap

Stops my cane from too much wear

I’ll walk a long time


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Obscure words explained 6. – bamboozle

BAMBOOZLE

Defraud, trick or cheat

bamboozlers always do this

Trump is a  master


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Obscure words explained 10. – Didicoy

DIDICOY

Caravan dwelling

gypsy not a Romani

Moving place to place


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Obscure words explained 8. – Lachrymose

LACHRYMOSE

Bring out the tissues

Tears are welling in her eyes

Running down her cheeks

 


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Obscure words explained 8. – Lachrymose

Bring out the tissues

Tears are welling in her eyes

running down her cheeks


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Obscure words explained 2. – Distaff

Concerning women

A stick or spindle for wool

Spinning by the hearth


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Obscure words explained 11. – Runcible

Invented by Lear

A  favourite nonsense word

Spoon-shaped three prong fork