Apricity meaning

Apricity is an exquisite word that derives from the Latin aprīcus (“warmed by the sun”). Apricity is a particularly apt word since yesterday marked Imbolc which is the middle of the Win…

Apricity means the warmth of the sun in winter. I learned this word listening to the glorious A Way with Words. It's a radio show about language but not in the grammar snob sense you might imagine. In fact, it's the opposite. They break down the snobbery, myths, and long-held misconceptions that plague our language

I learned a new word while writing this poem: apricity, meaning the warmth of the sun in winter. I don’t know why but I could cry over the fact that there is a single word for this singular experience. It’s so gentle. So human. The sound of the word itself evokes the meaning of the word. It’s just perfect. What a gift! Anyway, to find my December newsletter, head to my stories or the link in my bio and make sure you’re subscribed to my Substack so they’re delivered straight to your email…

“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” 2 Corint…

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