quadrigamist
n. one who has four wives
pentapopemptic
n. one who has been divorced five times
Search Results for: in a word
In a Word
aquabib
n. a drinker of water
In a Word
bemissionary
v. to annoy with missionaries
In a Word
abuccinate
v. to announce with a flourish of trumpets
In a Word
picqueter
n. one who arranges artificial flowers for a living
Arnold Bennett was surprised to find no fresh flowers in George Bernard Shaw’s apartment.
“But I thought you were so fond of flowers,” he said.
“I am,” Shaw replied, “and I’m very fond of children too, but I don’t chop their heads off and stand them in pots about the house.”
In a Word
clinomania
n. an excessive desire to stay in bed
“The happiest part of a man’s life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.” — Samuel Johnson
In a Word
hallelujatic
adj. containing hallelujahs
In a Word
accismus
n. feigned disinterest in a desired object
In a Word
hindermate
n. a companion who hinders; opposite of helpmate
In a Word
unlove
v. to cease to love