Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2009/July

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progenitor n

Any of a person's direct ancestors; an individual from whom one or more people are descended. A predecessor of something. Someone who originates or founds something

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oilskin n

Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof. A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated this way. (by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials

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cadre n

A frame or framework. (military) The framework or skeleton upon which a regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff. The core of a managing group

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heirloom n

A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations. A crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation

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doppelganger n

A ghostly double of a living person, especially one that haunts such a person. An evil twin. A remarkably similar double

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legwork n

(idiomatic) Work, especially research, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports

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shibboleth n

A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc. A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth

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nostrify v

To nostrificate; to grant recognition to a degree from a foreign university. To adopt, accept, or include as part of one's own culture

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