Notices by David Hunt (davehunt@social.mayfirst.org), page 18

#WordOfTheDay

terrine

/təˈriːn/
noun
A meat, fish, or vegetable mixture that has been cooked or otherwise prepared in advance and allowed to cool or set in its container, typically served in slices.
mass noun ‘wedges of terrine’

Origin
Early 18th century (denoting a tureen): from French, literally ‘large earthenware pot’, from terrin ‘earthen’.

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I suppose peach cobbler, served cold does not qualify as a terrine. Still, I've never developed a taste for pork pie.

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scooch
(also scootch)

/skuːtʃ/
verb
[with object]
1 North American informal - Crouch or squat.
2 North American informal - Move in or pass through a tight or narrow space.
2.1 Move a short distance, especially while seated.

Origin
Mid 19th century origin unknown.

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Jenny and Sue scooched over to make room for Sally on the couch. They planned to gossip all night while the boys hovered around them.

Summer Solstice

Looong day.
Short night.
Cuddle close.
Don't fight.

(for those interested...)

Winter Solstice

Short day,
Looong night.
Cuddle close.
Don't fight.

(six month version control,
for those who code.)

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