Word of the Day, July 26, 2022

[ ] July 26, 2022 Word of the Day [ventail]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck. Synonyms: [camail]( Usage: The sword caught him just below the jaw, but the ventail protected his neck. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we're always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. Complete English Spelling & Pronunciation Rules [Complete English Spelling Pronunciation Rules] The latest volume in our best-selling Grammar Book series! 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