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The winner of this round is Paul Keating, who has, however, informed me he is
unavailable to deal the next round, so that task falls to 2nd place player Glenn Davis.
Bernhard Knipperdolling, also know as Berndt Knipperdollinck (1495-1536) was the leader of the
Münster Anabaptists, who overthrew the town council and bishop, and, according to Wikipedia,
rallied the Anabaptists against conservative forces with "frenzied ecstasies."
1. Interrupting oneself mid-story with a tangent.
Submitter: Madnick Votes: 2 & 8 0 + 3 = 3
Voted for by: Davis; Kornelis; Mallach
2. [Aberdeen.] Said of a young woman: attentive or indulgent to suitors
of good looks and charm that would not make good husbands.
Submitter: Keating Votes: *4* & 12 2 + 3 = 5
Voted for by: Madnick; Boxer; Rey
3. To show frustration in a childish way. Possibly from German, and akin
to the English 'to throw one's toys out of the pram'.
Submitter: Bourne Vote: N/V 0 + 2 = 2
Voted for by: Naylor; Lodge
4. A derogatory synonym for an Anabaptist; now generally referring to
any person who is a religious fanatic.
Submitter: Shefler Vote: N/A D1
Submitter: Barrs Votes: 13 & 14 0 + 1 = 1
Voted for by: Keating
5. In Norway, midsummer celebrations which culminate with a mock
wedding; the bride and groom must later jump over a bonfire.
Submitter: Naylor Votes: 3 & 11 0 + 3 = 3
Voted for by: Lodge; Widdis; Kornelis
6. A type of abstract painting using parallel lines and concentric
curves.
Submitter: Abell Vote: N/V 0 + 0 = 0
Voted for by:
7. A Black Forest wood carving technique which simulates animal fur.
Submitter: Lodge Votes: 3 & 5 0 + 1 = 1
Voted for by: Shepherdson
8. Behaving in an affectionately playful but immature manner, especially
between romantic partners in social settings.
Submitter: Davis Votes: 1 & 11 0 + 4 = 4
Voted for by: Madnick; Widdis; Mallach; Embler
9. To dress a pet in elaborate outfits.
Submitter: Boxer Votes: 2 & 10 0 + 0 = 0
Voted for by:
10. A specialized falconry technique involving strategic trimming of a
raptor's wing feathers to improve hunting maneuverability.
Submitter: Widdis Votes: 5 & 8 0 + 2 = 2
Voted for by: Boxer; Rey
11. A traditional German strength contest where participants hold a full
stein of beer at arm's length for as long as possible, with the
winner being the last person to maintain the position and not spill
any beer.
Submitter: Shepherdson Votes: 7 & 12 0 + 2 = 2
Voted for by: Naylor; Davis
12. Trawling with a fine woven fishing net, with the intention to catch
small sole (slip). (From Dutch: knippertje)
Submitter: Kornelis Votes: 1 & 5 0 + 3 = 3
Voted for by: Keating; Shepherdson; Embler
13. A German festival that celebrates the country's regional cuisines.
Submitter: Mallach Votes: 1 & 8 0 + 1 = 1
Voted for by: Barrs
14. A very small, decorative doll used to adorn the brim of a hat.
Submitter: Rey Votes: 2 & 10 0 + 1 = 1
Voted for by: Barrs
15. A person who loves parties.
Submitter: Embler Votes: 8 & 12 0 + 0 = 0
Voted for by: