To think that the word "askance" is underused?

[Salmotrutta]

Because DH looked at me askance tonight.

What a bastard.

I'm thoroughly ashamed of my antecedents.

They were all goodly rustic folk who could be counted on to prostrate themselves.

Askance is a great word! As is Niggardly, but people assume it's offensive. It isn't.

I conclude that the diverse nature of your OP means that it's most expedient to request the adpption of the motion.

I think it would be most efficacious to utilize the word etymologically.

typographical errors notwithstanding.

They delved and span.

And broadcast

I like a nice posset.

Bof. Thank you. Im assuning you are talking about ds and not my use of comestibles. Good as it Was ds He couldn't understand why I was so chuffed. But it helps that someone gets it ...

Jeepers. I promise it's the ipad that can't spell. Not me.

Salmotrutta, I find your alacrity and ebullience in this matter most auspicious for the pedagogical future of mumsnet. This thread has been sorely needed, and your perspicacity in recognising the fact has been duly noted.

And what should one do if their pistil lion is actually struck by lightning??

And why should I steal a march on someone?

postillion!!!

Not "pistil lion" FFS!

I use the word maybe 3 times a year, I use the look a lot more often.

Thank you BOF

I'm so glad you concur.

I think we should all concur more often actually.

I told ds' PE teacher in a note asking for him to be excused that ds' injury had been exacerbated at rugby training, which he commented upon to ds .

I have found myself using the word "inculcated" a lot recently. Also like the verb "to thole [something]" - but that's a Scottish expression and not "standard" English.

Oh I "thole" many a thing pretty.

'Tis a goodly word!

There isn't a good equivalent is there? It's a great word.

And Terry Wogan is a choleric man.

I stand by that - it will not be popular but I think it's true.

Ah cannae thole yon man...

And for those persons one cannot thole defenestration might be an option.

And whilst you may know your kin... Do you know your kith?

Hmm?

kith