Journal terry217's Journal: Fileophilia defined
Main Entry: filophilia
Pronunciation: "fI(&)-lo-'fi-lE-&
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French filer to string documents on a string or wire, from fil thread, from Old French, from Latin filum; akin to Armenian jil sinew; from Greek philia friendship, from philos dear
Date: Late 20th century
: Abnormal appetite or liking for arranging items in order for preservation and reference
- filophiliac /-'fi-lE-"ak/ or filophilic /-'fi-lik/ adjective
Pronunciation: "fI(&)-lo-'fi-lE-&
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French filer to string documents on a string or wire, from fil thread, from Old French, from Latin filum; akin to Armenian jil sinew; from Greek philia friendship, from philos dear
Date: Late 20th century
: Abnormal appetite or liking for arranging items in order for preservation and reference
- filophiliac
