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Lexmo gives you the definition — you find the word. Old words, today's words, pop culture: 400 entries, one a day, and a review so you never forget them.

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N° 214Old · +2

n. f.Large purse hung from the belt.

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escarcSubmit
Contextual hint

In the Middle Ages you kept your coins in it; today we say “to line one's pockets”.

Etymology

From Old Occitan escarcella, from Italian scarsella.

The rule

The dictionary, backwards.

  1. 1

    Read the definition v.

    A definition, a part of speech, a category. The word itself stays hidden.

  2. 2

    Type the word v.

    Three tries. Typos are tolerated: “escarcele” passes.

  3. 3

    Unlock the hints v.

    Missed? The contextual hint appears, then the etymology. Each try is worth fewer points.

Scoring3 pts on 1st try2 pts on 2nd1 pt on 3rd+2 old word+1 vintage / current

Five categories

From the Middle Ages to the blind test.

Every day draws from a different category. Old words pay more — they're also harder to find.

G

General

The refined vocabulary you think you know.

  • bienséance
  • stoïque
  • prosaïque
  • idoine
base
O

Old

Words that fell out of use — the best paid.

  • escarcelle
  • quolibet
  • grigou
  • sacripant
+2 pts
V

Vintage

The 20th century, its objects and fads.

  • zazou
  • patronage
  • phonographe
  • carte perforée
+1 pt
C

Current

Entered the dictionary in recent years.

  • charge mentale
  • coliving
  • antivax
  • trottinette électrique
+1 pt
P

Pop

Culture, games, music: everyday lexicon.

  • lore
  • manga
  • blind test
  • punchline
base

The ritual

A streak to keep, words to review.

Missed words come back a few days later for review. Freezes protect your streak when you skip a day.

  • 400 words, five categories

    A home-made dictionary: definition, contextual hint and etymology for every entry.

  • Typo tolerance

    One letter off is accepted, two on long words. We test vocabulary, not spelling.

  • Spaced review

    Missed words come back at the right time to stick for good.

  • Streak, freezes, widget

    Day number and streak on the home screen; everything stays on device, no account.

Preview

Pick a theme, play, and score points

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The next word is waiting.

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