For the Love of Philology

[Evisse the Blue]

Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

sheorc, (she + orc) pron. sheYORK (noun): A hypothetical or speculative monster or creature; a person or concept that logic dictates should exist, but for which there is no empirical evidence.

Example: an honest lawyer; an exciting accountant; a good reason to hate The Lord of the Rings.

Why should there be, logically speaking, a good reason to hate Lotr? But I stray...

Arwane (verb) (ar/w:a:ne): To waste away pathetically and glamorously while dreaming of a rugged yet handsome fellow whom you very rarely get to meet.