A Few More Fun Words...

In addition to the Everyday British Terms, I have learned (or learnt, as we say over here) some interesting words.

In yesterday's Guardian newspaper, an article about food included a reference to a "Scottish spirtle." Evidently I wasn't the only person to be unclear about the term - there was a definition for it at the end of the article. A spirtle appears to be "a wooden stirring implement."

Also, over here, instead of proctoring an exam, you invigilate.

Finally, if something isn't working out quite right, it may be said to be a bit "wonky."