Word of the Week

SHILLELAGH (commonly pronounced "shi-lay-la" (IPA: [ʃɪ'leɪli], in Irish Gaelic, (IPA: ɕa'le:lə)) is a wooden club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty stick with a large knob on the end, that is associated with Ireland in folklore. Often used by toddlers to hit trees, animals, and anything in their path. Eventually, taken away by Daddy so as not to be hit in a place that might prevent further children.