Browsing through The Endangered English Dictionary compiled by my friend David Grambs, I realize that . . .
. . . my muscles and joints efflagitate* that someone perfricate** them for a hesychastic*** effect.
* to desire or demand eagerly
** to rub thoroughly
*** soothing or calming (especially regarding music, like a lullaby)
Words.
Love 'em or . . .
or
or
eschew them.
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