WORD WIZARDRY

GUESS THE DEFINITION: Ebrillade (coined 1753)

A) The shining of the sun. B) The recovery from a serious illness. C) The checking or restraining of a horse with the bridle. Answer below

PHRASE EXPLAINED

Take stock: To consider a matter carefully before making a decision — or to make an inventory. From Old English ‘stoc’, meaning a stump, stake, or post.