I caught my DH off guard with this word the other day. It is mete. He thought I had a typo, but it was a devotion I was writing. O.K., so I find these antiquated words primarily in the Bible, but each one is a gem when I can use them.

It means, figuratively to be extended: - measure, mete, stretch self, administer or bestow.

This is the sentence I used:

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

One everyone is familiar with:

ye: Second person plural pronoun; you

Sentence: I was delighted to find on TBD the thread by Arkadash entilted, Deep thots from Ye Olde Philosopher.

I use the word frock, probably more than I wear one. The definitions I have seen don't really match my usage (hmm, that might deter a less-opinionated person):

–noun

1. a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.

2. a loose outer garment worn by peasants and workers; smock.

3. a coarse outer garment with large sleeves, worn by monks.

4. frock coat.

I use it to mean a party dress. Does anyone else think it means what I do?

No, I don't. The meaning was an insult in my time meaning more frump, suitable only for wear alone in a house. I just wouldn't use it when describing fashion trends, but I do know what you mean about it being a gown or party dress. Going to be very curious what others think of the word frock. Good one, Robin!

The word frock is still up for definition.

wood: mad; insane; wild

Is it why they named him Woody Woodpecker?

Wonder if the saying Knock On Wood had any influence by this archaic use of the word?

I am told "knock on wood" comes from a pagan ritual of hitting a piece of wood (tree) with your fist to scare the evil spirits away from messing with what you are speaking about at that moment.

Hey, thanks for that, whitemanitou.

I see you are home now and I hope all is well. I really haven't seen a catch up on your trip and knew it was not supposed to be a vacation type jaunt. How are you?