WORD WIZARDRY

GUESS THE DEFINITION: Rowel (c1400) A) Conceited young man. B) Spiked revolving wheel on a spur. C) Laugh immoderately. Answer below.

PHRASE EXPLAINED

To read the riot act: A severe reprimand, suggesting dire consequences. From the 1714 Riot Act, which let authorities declare a group of 12 or more people to be illegally gathered and to disperse or be punished.