I have created a couple of new words that I would like to offer the world at large… just for fun. The first actually debuted several years ago on Beliefnet; the second I just came up with a few minutes ago.
Grinoire (n - /ˈgrɪnˌwɑː(r)/) - A collection of pagan or magical humor.
Thinkwort (n - /ˈθiŋkˌwōrt/) - Thoughts or ideas that deserve consideration or inspire reflection, particularly from a source where they are otherwise lacking. (Ex.: “Today’s sermon was not terribly inspired, but it did have enough thinkwort to keep it interesting.”)
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March 3, 2008 at 6:12 am
Awesome. In my official capacity as a linguist, I officially approve these neologisms for all communications, public and private.
March 3, 2008 at 8:51 am
Sweet! Now that I have Jeff’s imprimatur, my plan for world conquest through language modification is assured… *G*
PS - mwahahaha
March 3, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Both look to be useful terms. Of the two, I find *thinkwort* gets at a quality that we probably noticed but did not have any appropriate word for.
March 3, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Thanks! I tend to agree… “grinoire” really was just for fun, but I think there’s at least a chance that “thinkwort” could catch on at least in a small way.