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- machinofacture, n. 12 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: machinofacture, n. The making of articles by machine; mechanization.
- nimbification, n. 13 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: nimbification, n. The formation of clouds, esp. rain clouds.
- bongga, adj. 14 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: bongga, adj. In Phillipine English: extravagant, flamboyant; impressive, stylish. Also as a more general term of approbation: excellent, great.
- protocolaire, adj. 15 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: protocolaire, adj. Characterized by a strict regard for protocol; formal, ceremonial.
- big-note, v. 16 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: big-note, v. In Australia and New Zealand: to boast, esp. about money; to exaggerate one's wealth or importance.
- quackster, n. 17 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: quackster, n. A quack, a quacksalver.
- curatorium, n. 18 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: curatorium, n. A group of curators (in various senses), typically acting as an advisory body.
- machinofacture, n. 12 May 2022, 0:00
Beautiful, but where did the music come from?? 😀
Hiya! The person who put it together has some info on it. It’s the Pavanne from Orlando, if I remember correctly. (Which is why he/she calls it “Pavanne,” I’d guess! :))