Archaic

very old; old fashioned

Golden Age of Piracy

Golden Age of Piracy

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Archaic word of the day:

buss - a kiss (First recorded in 1560; either from French baiser, German Kuss both words for a kiss, or the Scottish word bus, meaning cheek, lip, or mouth)

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Monastic

living like a monk; living in a simple way

SydneyJim

SydneyJim

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#Mukyōhō emerged from dissatisfaction with traditional #Zen institutions, which emphasised hierarchy, robes, & rituals over direct experience. Influenced by historical figures like Suzuki Shōsan & Ikkyū, it rejectes monastic formalities, advocating for radical directness in practice. #Mukyōhō […]

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Supplant

to supersede and replace something; displace

Hugh Daigle

Hugh Daigle

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This is going to supplant Daniel Yergin’s article about The North Face as the motivation for my class this fall. What are we transitioning energy to? And why? Gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/magazine/iran-war-energy-climate-change.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WlA.ewcH.MUUeOyV5cc-i&smid=url-share

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