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Glossary

Dive into Craven’s Lexicon

Welcome to a treasure trove of terms that only the most eccentric of minds could conjure. Whether you’re curious about the finer points of “gimperous” tendencies, the nuances of “gitisme,” or the sartorial elegance of “pammerin’” attire, this glossary is your indispensable guide to navigating the twisted corridors of Craven’s fictionalised Bristol.

2 terms

  • Umbrella Stand of Despair (n. phrase) /ʌmˈbrɛl.ə stænd əv dɪˈspɛər/

    A vessel for bodily fluids, discarded latex, or editorial metaphor. See also Hellevant's Voot.

  • Ursi majores (n. phrase) /ˈɜː.si məˈjɔːr.iːz/

    Greater bears. Variously, stellar bodies or pederasts [q.v. bear above].

    • q.v.

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