infare | Word of the Day

July 13, 2019 infare [in-fair] noun 1. a party or reception for a newly married couple. We Can Thank Alexander Hamilton For Giving Us These Words holidays What Word Is Your State Looking Up On Father's Day? WORD OF THE DAY infare continued... QUOTES There could be no wedding in a Hoosier village thirty or forty years ago without an infare on the following day. -- Edward Eggleston, Roxy, 1878 ORIGIN Infare comes from the Old English noun infǣr "a going in, entrance." In Scots and Ulster English, infare also meant "a party or reception for a newly married couple," a sense that the Scotch-Irish brought to the U.S. by the late 18th century. MORE FOR YOU 1 The 11 Worst Words And Phrases Your Boss Can Say Corporate-speak can really make the skin crawl or make us break out in a cold sweat. Here are 11 of the worst words and phrases you just don't want to hear your boss say. 2 Terms That Twitter And YouTube Created These sites have transformed the internet—and our lives as we know them, including our language. So, get internet-savvy with these words and expressions born from our new, digital normal. 3 When Did "Fat" Become An Insult? The word fat holds a complicated place in our society. As an adjective, it joins words like tall, hairy, fluffy, or bright. But, unlike those descriptors, fat isn't neutral. 4 Expressions For Epic Fails And Major Mistakes Epic fail isn't the only term for ridiculously crummy situations. The English language has all kinds of colorful sayings for when things go to s**t. Take a look. 5 What Kind Of Songs Get To Be Called "Country Music"? Past and present, country music—and what gets to be called country music—is far more complex than many realize. © 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 400 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy