a group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.

Relating to or resembling an elf or elves, especially in its tiny size or features.

To leave in a hurry; to go away.

A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

a textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.

a group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

comparative form of slick: more slick; slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.

Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

simple past tense and past participle of infuse; to steep in a liquid, so as to extract the soluble constituents (usually medicinal or herbal).

present participle of inch

a dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

a self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

To change shape, from one form to another; to undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion.

to acquire or obtain.

without approximation; precisely.

abundant in hills; having many hills.

A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.