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Word of the Day - calefaction

Hot under the collar? Cool yourself down with a rare word.

calefaction

/kalɪˈfakʃ(ə)n/
noun
mass noun
rare
The process of heating or warming.

Origin
Late Middle English from Old French, or from late Latin calefactio(n-), from calefacere ‘make warm’ (see calefacient).

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Hot time in the old town tonight!
Caused by the day's sun too bright.
Some of you I know just don't care
It's your winter, don't share our plight.

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Still there is some satisfaction
To be had with calefaction.
Rare steaks on the summer grill
Will always have some traction.

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