British Word of the Day: tuck shop - delicious smells often waft through open doors of these, with display cases of sandwiches, fudge, and assorted treats. (American's "snack shop".) eg: "Let's stop by the tuck shop on the way back from the lecture--I'm half-starved, but don't want dinner yet."
I'm avoiding another essay that must be done by tomorrow at 11. Not sure what will become either of the essay or of me, but I did have some Turkish Delight this evening. (Lemon. It was excellent.)
I've wasted too much time today to somehow reward myself with a good, cathartic blog post.
I shall say goodnight till it be morrow. (II.ii.185)
Cheers!
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Wonder if "tuck shop" is connected linguistically by 900 years to Friar Tuck of the Robin Hood legends? From his description, the good and hefty Friar apparently enjoyed meat pies and ale at all times of the day, not just at supper.
ReplyDeleteYet not so broad he couldn't smite Robin betwixt the ribs with his good stout quarterstaff, and a clout on the pate for good measure. . . .