The word of the day is
Foisty
Adjective meaning musty & stale due to age.
“I walked through the foisty catacombs.”
Earliest known use: 1519
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I came across this word when I was reading today and had an experience I haven’t had in literal years. Not only did I not know the meaning of this word, I’d never even heard it before. I’ve never come across it in any other reading I’ve done (that I can recall), so I thought I’d share it with all of you.
[Image ID: White text on black background that reads as follows - “make anything out. It was moist, foisty, and humid... The whole place had an atmosphere that gave me the creeps.” End Image ID]
Have you heard the word “foisty” before?
Yes, I’ve heard it and knew it’s meaning.
Yes, I’ve seen it before but could not define it.
No, I don’t remember ever seeing this word before.
