People who don huge conical straw collie hats with 'I Luv Lagos' on them in Nigeria, or fat solicitors from Tonbridge on holiday in Malaya who insist on appearing in the hotel lobby wearing a sarong know what we're on about. ...
Still on the subject of death, if anyone died intestate (without leaving a will) someone had to be appointed to adminster the estate. These administrations, or admons, contain much less information than a will and were usually granted ...
SCOPWICK (n.) The flap of skin which is torn off you lip when trying to smoke an untipped cigarette. SCORRIER (n.) A small hunting dog trained to snuffle amongst your private parts. SCOSTHROP (vb.) To make vague opening or cutting ...