The Vatican has a long list of new Latin terms invented to denote things in the modern world, such as umbrella descensoria (“parachute) and ludus follis ovati (literally, “oval ball inflated with wind,” otherwise known as rugby)...
estrogenical adj.— «Not at all. I do question why a woman would need balls of any size though. If it was any woman other than Sharon, I’d say it had to do with estrogenical treachery.» —“Re: In teh spirit of Christmas” by...
soaking n.— «A painful out: In base ball’s earliest years, a player could throw a runner out by hitting him with the ball in a practice called soaking. Soaking was outlawed by 1867.» —“A lesson in baseball’s beginnings” by...
fauxtography n.— «Some more possible evidence of MSM fauxtography (hat tip: kay1212) at OpinionJournal. And here’s another at Hot Air: Another bogus photo?» —“MSM Fauxtography Watch” Little Green Footballs Aug...
ecuavolley n. a form of volleyball with a high net, three players per side, and permissive ball-handling rules. Editorial Note: This game originated in Ecuador at least as early as the 1960s, but is increasingly visible in other countries. In...