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wudf | 11 years ago

key takeaway for me was that the word "widdershins" means counterclockwise

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gimboland|11 years ago

My "aha" moment for that one was when I read Terry Pratchett's first Discworld Novel, "The Colour of Magic", I guess when I was about 12 or so. First I laughed my head off at this ridiculous word and then, from the context, I worked out what it meant. A lesson I've never forgotten, as I'm sure this one will be for you...