| forthright forth'rit, adj straightforward, frank [OE forth from fore before, OE riht right] |
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| phrontistery fron'tis-te-ri, n a thinking-place [Gr phrontisterion from phrontistes a thinker, from phroneein to think; applied by Aristophanes to the school of Socrates] |
Welcome to the Phrontistery! Since 1996, I have compiled word lists on various topics in order to spread the joy of the English language. If you're looking for an online dictionary, a word list on a given topic, or the definitions to rare and unusual words, the Phrontistery is for you. Here, you will find my 14000-word dictionary of obscure and rare words, the International House of Logorrhea, as well as many topical word lists and other English language resources. I'm not affiliated with any dictionary company, nor do I have any professional training in lexicology or etymology. I'm just a man with an endless love of unusual words - the rarer, the better. If you're a regular visitor, click here for new and updated material.
One of the great joys of running this site is that I get to converse with other intelligent people about words and etymology. If you are one of these people - and your presence here already suggests that you are - feel free to e-mail me with questions, comments, and suggestions. A brief caveat, though. If you have a question, please take a minute to consult a dictionary before e-mailing (there are many good unabridged dictionaries available, and I will be happy to recommend a dictionary should you not know where to begin). I enjoy sharing my love of English words with others, but I am not in the business of doing homework assignments for lazy people. Happy word-hunting!
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The title doesn't say "forthright" for nothing. Please be honest with any criticism as well as any words of support you may have regarding this page. If you have any comments or questions regarding the Phrontistery, or please feel free to contact me (Forthright, a.k.a. Steve Chrisomalis).
