Friday, 10 January 2020

Taphophile

Taphophile

New Year and first new word. Apparently it means one who enjoys looking at cemeteries and graves. Hmm can't think of anyone that reminds me of. Note to self "another hobby to be excluded from the CV!"


One from Somerset last summer. Have a good weekend.

Arilx


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2 comments:

  1. Sue in Suffolk10 January 2020 at 08:05

    Thats certainly a new word - sounds more like someone interested in Taps!

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  2. Beth Waltz11 January 2020 at 14:25

    Thank you, Aril, for my first new word of the year. (Now I'm off to uncover its roots...taph?)

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