WINNER ANNOUNCED!! Word of the Week Comp #17

[MoeFOH]

Some slight tweaks to the comp for 2020... 

Every week we're going to have a poll about the definition of a forgotten or obscure word. From the four options pick the definition you believe to be the correct one. Voters who pick the correct definition go into the draw for an El Pres Sampler!!   (Drawn Tuesday morning, Brisbane time. Please note: Polls don't show on Tapatalk, but you can participate via a web version of the site)

NO GOOGLING OR DICTIONARY USE! We're using the honour system. It's just a bit of fun. If you know, you know. If you don't, have a stab in the dark or an educated guess (if you prefer that term). 

You may elaborate about your choice in the topic thread below if you wish but no posting of any official definitions, etc., that will give away the game for others. 

Now you know the drill, vote away!  Good luck and may this comp prove to be a fun palaestra that turns us all into better word-grubbers, if you know what I mean...

[FireMedic]

Ahh the lectures from my parents finally paying off, damnit 

[Habana Mike]

Boom! Two in a row!

[Chucko8]

Yay first one of the year that I'm familiar with.

[The Squiggler]

"a slice of certain roots that are too bitter and tough to be eaten and are instead licked to elicit their nutritional benefits"

I often use this practice to ascertain the nutritional benefits of certain stones.  Once these benefits are determined, the stones are powdered and ingested via funnel through the ear (either ear will do).

[Homer]

I can allways guess.

[Hypersomniac]

I finally got one.

[Deeg]

Yeah, knew this one for sure.

[Islandboy]

I’ll admit I have not known a single one so far, but I guessed right this time...woohoo!

[Chibearsv]

It's uncanny how I could have a 50/50 guess and get it wrong every time.  

[Islandboy]

7 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

It's uncanny how I could have a 50/50 guess and get it wrong every time.  

Don’t be too hard on yourself...there’s a 50/50 chance your math is wrong ?

[Chibearsv]

8 hours ago, Islandboy said:

Don’t be too hard on yourself...there’s a 50/50 chance your math is wrong ?

I see where you’re going there. I have the uncanny ability to always eliminate 2 bad answers like the 50/50 lifeline. ? 

[Wookie]

Close but no cigar.

[Drguano]

And I thought it had something to do with Bond and M’s secretary...

[MoeFOH]

Closing this off soon... get your vote in! 

[MoeFOH]

Option No.1 it was! Well done to those who got it right 

The random draw sampler goes to @alloy !!

Congrats!! 

Please PM your details (name, address, and email) to me @MoeFOH and we'll arrange dispatch of your prize. 

Thanks to all who participated. Next poll up soon! 

[JohnS]

Congratulations @alloy!

[alloy]

Thank you, thank you! 

[alloy]

Received my prize today. Just AWESOME!!!

 

Thank you MoeFOH!!!!!

And FOH!!!!!