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by Klimt
Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: jingo
Replies: 1
Views: 3912

jingo

1. a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist. 2. English History. a Conservative supporter of Disraeli's policy in the Near East during the period 1877–78. [Origin: 1660–70; orig....
by Klimt
Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: sot
Replies: 3
Views: 5583

sot

A drunkard.


[Middle English, fool, from Old English sott, from Old French sot.]

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by Klimt
Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:48 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Craton
Replies: 3
Views: 6289

Cool word, Grogie...

I also learned the word Precambrian after looking up the word.
by Klimt
Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: vistas
Replies: 1
Views: 3876

vistas

1. a) A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. b) An avenue or other passage affording such a view. 2. An awareness of a range of time, events, or subjects; a broad mental view: "the deep and sweeping vistas these pioneering crit...
by Klimt
Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: environ
Replies: 3
Views: 5985

environ

environ:

to form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop: a house environed by pleasant grounds; to be environed by bad influences.

How many of you knew this word?
by Klimt
Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: Apricate
Replies: 2
Views: 4991

I like it. Thanks for the word.
by Klimt
Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: Good Word Suggestions
Topic: habiliment
Replies: 4
Views: 6588

habiliment

Let's be honest; how many of you already knew the meaning of this word?

1. Usually, habiliments.
a. clothes or clothing.
b. clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc.

2. habiliments, accouterments or trappings.

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