wilder | Word of the Day

May 06, 2019 wilder [wil-der] verb 1. to cause to lose one's way. verb (used without object) 1. to lose one's way. word-trends Celebrating 20 Years Of Word Of The Day! word-trends What's Happening With The Word "Unicorn"? WORD OF THE DAY wilder continued... QUOTES Many an older head than his has been wildered by that fatal uniformity, that endless wilderness of green, those seeming tracks, which only lead deeper and deeper into the heart of the deadly scrub. -- Harriet M. Davidson, "The Hamiltons," Chapter VII, Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 771, October 5, 1878 ORIGIN The rare, archaic verb wilder "to lead astray" is pronounced with a short -i- as in children, not a long -i- as in child. The etymology of wilder is difficult: it looks like a frequentative verb formed from the adjective wild, or an irregular derivative from wilderness that was influenced by wander. Wilder entered English in the early 17th century. MORE FOR YOU 1 The Double Meanings For These Innocent Animal Emoji Sometimes, a lobster isn't just a lobster ... 2 Dissent vs. Protest: Why Choosing The Right Word Matters It seems political conflict in the 2010s has put the words dissent and protest at the center of our vocabulary. But are we using them correctly? 3 Why We Need Better Terms For People Who Identify As Two Or More Races Read how Professor Nicole Holliday explains why some individuals and groups that identify as two or more races are sensing a lexical gap for terms they would like for their own their specific racial combination. 4 Does "Spark Joy" Mean The Same Thing In English And Japanese? In the context of the KonMari method, joy goes beyond just happiness. So what does it actually mean in Japanese, then? 5 Is There A Difference Between "Calling In" And "Calling Out"? Do you say "calling out sick" or "calling in sick"? That debate could go on forever. But, "calling out" and "calling in" actually have very specific meanings in the world of social justice. © 2019 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy