
FIFTEEN by Beverly Cleary
dirndl - Her dirndl and peasant blouse wouldn't do either. (p. 41)
dirndl: a full, gathered skirt attached to a waistband or hip yoke.
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson
gallimaufry - Every family had a few skeletons in their cupboards, but the Vanger family had an entire gallimaufry of them. (p.183)
gallimaufry: a hodgepodge; jumble; confused medley.
What new words did you discover this week?
6 comments:
I can tell I'm older than you, because I know exactly what a dirndl skirt is. Gallimaufry on the other hand, is totally new to me. I'm not sure I could even pronounce it. Thanks for playing along.
Dirndl skirts were very popular in the 1950s. (I'm older than you too.) Thinking of those skirts was a fun memory. Thanks.
I am so finding a way to work gallimaufry into a conversation today :)
Both of your words are fun to say! I need a gallimaufry of dirndls!
Hearing the definition of a drindle skirt made me want to go look for an image. I am curious if they are level at the bottom.
I love the word gullimaufry and plan to use it soon.
Here are my words...http://westietherapy.blogspot.com/2010/01/wondrous-words-duty-and-desire.html
Hi Julie,
Stop by my blog tomorrow. I'll have a little something for you there...
Caroline
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