Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘ɛmbə■noun

 a small piece of burning or glowing material in a dying fire.

OE myrge

, of Gmc origin….

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em·berPronunciation:    ‘em-bərFunction:          nounEtymology:         Middle English eymere, from Old Norse eimyrja; akin to Old English ǣmerge ashes, Latin urere to burnDate:              14th century

1 : a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire especially : one smoldering in ashes
2 plural : the smoldering remains of a fire
3 plural : slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived <the embers of his past>

ember dayPronunciation:    ‘em-bər-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Old English ymbrendæg, from ymbrene circuit, anniversary + dæg dayDate:              before 12th century

: a Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday following the first Sunday in Lent, Whitsunday, September 14, or December 13 set apart for fasting and prayer in Western churches…

EngMac

ember

искра; жар…

English-Serbian dictionary

Ember

Zar-Zeravica-Ziv Zar

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savant

‘sav(ə)nt(or savante ‘sav(ə)nt
■noun

 a learned person.

C18: Fr., lit. ‘knowing (person)’, pres. participle (used asnoun) of savoir

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sa·vantPronunciation:    sa-‘vänt, sə-, –‘väⁿ; sə-‘vant, ‘sa-vəntFunction:          nounEtymology:         French, from Middle French, from present participle of savoir to know, from Latin sapere to be wise ― more at SAGEDate:              1719

1 : a person of learning especially : one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (as of science or literature)
2 : IDIOT SAVANT 1savant (as used in expressions)

idiot savant
idiot savants
idiots savants

idiot sa·vantPronunciation:    ‘ē-ˌdyō-sä-‘väⁿ, or same asIDIOTandSAVANTfor respective sing and pl formsFunction:          nounInflected Form:   pluralidiots savants \-ˌdyō-sä-‘väⁿ(z)\ oridiot savants \-‘väⁿ(z)\Etymology:         F, literally, learned idiotDate:              1927

1 : a person affected with a mental disability (as autism or mental retardation) who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (as mathematics or music) ― called also savant
2 : a person who is highly knowledgeable about one subject but knows little about anything else…

EngMac

savant

а. научник; познавач…

English-Serbian dictionary

Savant

Naucnik-Ucenjak

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘fɒrɪdʒ■verb

 search widely for food or provisions. ▶

obtain (food) by searching.
■noun

    food for horses and cattle.
    an act of foraging.

forager noun

ME: from OFr. fourrage

 (n.), fourrager

 (v.), from fuerre

 ‘straw’, of Gmc origin and related to fodder….

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¹for·agePronunciation:    ‘fȯr-ij, ‘fär-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder ― more at FOODDate:              14th century

1 : food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
2 [²forage] : the act of foraging : search for provisions

²forageFunction:          verbInflected Form:   for·aged ; for·ag·ingDate:              15th century

transitive verb
1 : to strip of provisions : collect forage from
2 : to secure by foraging <foraged a chicken for the feast>
intransitive verb
1 : to wander in search of forage or food
2 : to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
3 : RAVAGE, RAID
4 : to make a search : RUMMAGE
–for·ag·er noun

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘fɒrɪdʒ■verb

 search widely for food or provisions. ▶

obtain (food) by searching.
■noun

    food for horses and cattle.
    an act of foraging.

forager noun

ME: from OFr. fourrage

 (n.), fourrager

 (v.), from fuerre

 ‘straw’, of Gmc origin and related to fodder….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

¹for·agePronunciation:    ‘fȯr-ij, ‘fär-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder ― more at FOODDate:              14th century

1 : food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
2 [²forage] : the act of foraging : search for provisions

²forageFunction:          verbInflected Form:   for·aged ; for·ag·ingDate:              15th century

transitive verb
1 : to strip of provisions : collect forage from
2 : to secure by foraging <foraged a chicken for the feast>
intransitive verb
1 : to wander in search of forage or food
2 : to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
3 : RAVAGE, RAID
4 : to make a search : RUMMAGE
–for·ag·er noun

fornicate
■ verb formal or humorous have sexual intercourse with someone one is not married to.

fornication noun
fornicator noun

C16 (earlier (ME) as fornication): from eccles. L. fornicat-, fornicari ‘to arch’, from L. fornix, fornic- ‘vaulted chamber’, later ‘brothel’.
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for·ni·cate
Pronunciation: ‘fȯr-nə-ˌkāt
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -cat·ed ; -cat·ing
Etymology: Late Latin fornicatus, past participle of fornicare to have intercourse with prostitutes, from Latin fornic-, fornix arch, vault, brothel
Date: 1552

intransitive verb : to commit fornication
transitive verb : to commit fornication with
–for·ni·ca·tor -ˌkā-tər\ noun
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English-Serbian dictionary
Fornicate
Provoditi Blud

frugal
‘fru:g(ə)l
■ adjective sparing or economical as regards money or food.

frugality noun
frugally adverb

C16: from L. frugalis, from frugi ‘economical, thrifty’, from frux, frug- ‘fruit’.
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fru·gal
Pronunciation: ‘frü-gəl
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
Date: 1590

: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
synonyms see SPARING
–fru·gal·i·ty \frü-‘ga-lə-tē\ noun
–fru·gal·ly \’frü-gə-lē\ adverb
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EngMac
frugality
n. 1. штедливост.; 2. скромност, умереност (на јадење/храна).; 3. pe ј. скржавост, стиснатост
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English-Serbian dictionary
Frugality
Stedljivost

Concise Oxford English Dictionary
forebode
■ verb archaic act as an advance warning of (something bad).
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fore·bode
Variant: also for·bode
Pronunciation: (ˌ)fȯr-‘bōd
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1603

1 : to have an inward conviction of (as coming ill or misfortune)
2 : FORETELL, PORTEND
intransitive verb : AUGUR, PREDICT
–fore·bod·er noun
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EngMac
forebode
претскажува
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English-Serbian dictionary
Forebode
Pretskazati-Naslutiti-Predosetiti-Proreci

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary

■noun

 a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
■verb

    be resentfully unwilling to grant or allow (something).
    feel resentful that (someone) has achieved (something): I don’t grudge him his moment of triumph.

grudger noun

grudging adjective

grudgingly adverb

grudgingness noun

ME: var. of obs. grutch

 ‘complain, murmur’, from OFr. grouchier

, of unknown origin; cf. grouch….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

¹grudgePronunciation:    ‘grəjFunction:          transitive verbInflected Form:   grudged ; grudg·ingEtymology:         Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Anglo-French grucer, grucher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howlDate:              14th century

: to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully <didn’t grudge the time>
–grudg·er noun

²grudgeFunction:          nounDate:              15th century

: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will
synonyms see MALICE…

EngMac

grudge

n. нерасположение, негодување, непријателство; v. завидува, чувствува непријателство кон некого; омраза…

English-Serbian dictionary

Grudge

Zavideti-Gundjati-Neraspolozenje-Mrznja-Zloba

What does hold a grudge mean? To hold a grudge is to have and maintain a feeling of anger, bitterness, or resentment toward someone for something they did, especially a wrong that you think they committed against you.

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary

boon ■  noun     a thing that is helpful or beneficial.     archaic a favour or request.   ME: from ON bón.

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary 1boon Pronunciation:     ‘bün Function:           noun Etymology:          Middle English bone prayer, request, the favor requested, from Old Norse bōn request; akin to Old English bēn prayer, bannan to summon ― more at BAN Date:               12th century 1 : BENEFIT, FAVOR especially : one that is given in answer to a request 2 : a timely benefit : BLESSING 2boon Function:           adjective Etymology:          Middle English bon, from Anglo-French, good ― more at BOUNTY Date:               14th century 1 archaic : FAVORABLE 2 : CONVIVIAL

EngMac

boon n 1. благодет, корист; a ~ to science благодет за науката; 2. љубезност, услуга; boon II a ведар, весел; a ~ companion весел другар; милост; благодет

English-Serbian dictionary

Boon Prijatan-Veseo-Dobro-Dobrocinstvo-Povoljan-Blagodat-Blagodet-Blagoslov-Ljubazan-Milost-Sretan-Vedar

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¹dudPronunciation:    ‘dədFunction:          nounEtymology:         Middle English duddeDate:              1567

1 plural a : CLOTHING b : personal belongings
2 a : one that is ineffectual also : FAILURE <a box-office dud> b : MISFIT
3 : a bomb or missile that fails to explode

²dudFunction:          adjectiveDate:              1903

: of little or no worth : VALUELESS <dud checks>…

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

informal■noun

    a thing that fails to work properly. ▶

an ineffectual person.
    (duds) clothes.
■adjective

 failing to work or meet a standard.

ME: of unknown origin….

EngMac

dud

неуспех…

English-Serbian dictionary

Dud

Neuspeh