Worthless Word for the Day

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the worthless word for the day is: terp

[Frisian] an artificial mound or hillock, the site
of a prehistoric village

"The terp as we know it today is the result of almost
800 years of occupation and complex site formation
processes." - J. C. Besteman, Excavations at Wijnaldum

not to be confused with terp, theater slang for 'stage
dancer' or chorus girl (or even for the short form of
terrapin)

"Variety bestowed its succinct accolades on him:
"George Balanchine has done an ace job on the terp
angle."" - Bernard Taper, Balanchine: A Biography