And suddenly the name of the Ug Boot, that walking petri dish and repository of toe jam for discerning connoisseurs, makes perfect sense. Word of the Day for Wednesday, January 29, 2014 ugsome \UHG-suhm\, adjective: Scot. and North England. horrid; loathsome. Slowly she turned to find herself facing a man with a scarred hollow at his temple, a very ugsome fellow. “I dont know you,” she said. “Leave me alone.” -- Lisa Klein, Love Disguised, 2013 “Whatever would compel a young lass to look so ugsome?” While Rose ducked her head, embarrassed, Leana curtsied and extended her hand. -- Liz Curtis Higgs, Whence Came a Prince, 2005 Ugsome is from the Middle English word ugg meaning to fear, cause loathing which is probably rooted in the Old Norse word ugga.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:42:47 +0000
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