witness mark
n.— «The location, shape and dimensions of this rectangle of witness marks [impressions on Mrs. Borsack’s shirt] clearly matches the width and shape of the seat belt webbing.» —“Expert Testimony Raises Questions Whether Vehicle Not ‘Crashworthy’ Under N.J. Product Liability Act” New York Law Journal Aug. 1, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Amy from Charlotte, North Carolina, reports a dispute arose when visiting her brother’s family. Is a large container for storing sugar properly called a can or a canister? The answer involves prototype theory, which in cognitive linguistics and...
Daniel in Gainesville, Florida, shares a funny story about people who misunderstood a party invitation that called for Sunday-to-meeting clothes. In this case, the meeting isn’t just any meeting. It’s an old word for “church service,” so if you’re...