Tuesday, April 28, 2009

What does a dudgeon look like?


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Why: In the In Touch Weekly crossword, #55 down: Wood used for dagger handle
DUDGEON
Answer: Only medieval cutlers called it "dudgeon." Now we call it boxwood:


Source: Knives by Nick

The More You Know: Dudgeon also means: n. sullen, angry, or indignant humor, as in:
Slamming the door in Meg's face, Aunt March drove off in high dudgeon.
(
Louisa May Alcott)