Discworld

Question 1

Treacle

Answer 1

noun
BRITISH
1. a thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.

2. cloying sentimentality or flattery.
   “enough of this treacle—let’s get back to business”

Question 2

Flunkey/flunky

Answer 2

noun DEROGATORY
1. a liveried manservant or footman.

2. a person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously.

Question 3

Almanac

Answer 3

noun
1. an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.
“the almanac says there will be above normal rainfall in the first half of the winter in California”

2. a handbook, typically published annually, containing information of general interest or on a sport or pastime.

Question 4

Calcareous

Answer 4

adjective
1. containing calcium carbonate; chalky.
“calcareous soils”

ECOLOGY
2. (of vegetation) occurring on chalk or limestone.

Question 5

Pillion

Answer 5

noun
1. a seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist.

HISTORICAL
2. a woman’s light saddle.

HISTORICAL
3. a cushion attached to the back of a saddle, on which a second person may ride.

phrase: ride pillion
travel seated behind a motorcyclist.

Question 6

Spittoon

Answer 6

noun
a metal or earthenware pot typically having a funnel-shaped top, used for spitting into.

Question 7

Nuptial

Answer 7

noun
a wedding.
“the forthcoming nuptials between Richard and Jocelyn”