Word of the Week: An Intro

Alright, internet, I'm going to do a new thing! For your enjoyment (and to keep me posting regularly), Word of the Week is going to become a regular feature. I'll whip out a particular word that's been tickling my fancy, give you a short introduction to its definition, etymology, and any interesting trivia surrounding it, and then write a little bit about why it's my word of the week. 

Brace yourselves!