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What's an obsolete or incredibly obscure word you think people should know? (leminal.space)

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Overmorrow refers to the day after tomorrow and I feel like it comes in quite handy for example.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (3 children)

It's German but 'Rucksackriemenquerverbindungsträger', the thing between the straps of a backpack that you can connect to lighten the load on your shoulders.

I made the word up but I use it pretty often.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

The chest strap?

[–] MutilationWave 1 points 8 hours ago

Yes

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago

Well .... I knew exactly what you meant, as you know what I mean when I say: "Rucksackriemenquerverbindsungsträgerersatzschnalle" and I think it's beautiful.

Also: "Getriebeschmiernippel"