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skulduggery - Word of the Day - Sun Jan 15, 2023

Myr

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skulduggery - (noun) - underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; also: a devious device or trick

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Thieves of the Coast in the land of Sisbro, has been committing skulduggery as they work on the one document to rule them all.

 

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drpaladin

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The original spelling was scullduggery when it appeared in 1845.

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raven1

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This is a word that I love to say just because of how it sounds.  Some words can just make me laugh inside when I hear or say them.  I do think it is also a word that applies to many GA authors who twist plots and push readers off cliffs.  Great word for the day! :2thumbs:

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3 hours ago, raven1 said:

This is a word that I love to say just because of how it sounds.  Some words can just make me laugh inside when I hear or say them.  I do think it is also a word that applies to many GA authors who twist plots and push readers off cliffs.  Great word for the day! :2thumbs:

It leads you to think of pirates, even though it postdates the Golden Age of piracy and has nothing to do with skulls.

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Libby Drew

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Yes. This word always gives me pirate vibes as well. 

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Bill W

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Those fond of committing skulduggery often end up in the hoosegow.  😜

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1 hour ago, Bill W said:

Those fond of committing skulduggery often end up in the hoosegow.  😜

Only if they miss the plane to Belize.

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