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Klimt
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habiliment

Postby Klimt » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:06 pm

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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Postby Bailey » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:10 pm

well let's see dishibille, yeah, I knew it. sorry
dis·ha·bille(ds-bl, -b) also des·ha·bille (ds-)
n.
1. The state of being partially or very casually dressed.
2. Casual or lounging attire.
3. An intentionally careless manner.



[French déshabillé, from past participle of déshabiller, to undress : des-, dis- + habiller, to clothe; see habiliment.]

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Postby Perry » Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:07 pm

I knew it also. But I can chatter some in French, which is a big help for a word like this.
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Postby Stargzer » Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:31 pm

Does that mean that Homo Habilis was one of the well-dressed cave men?
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Postby Perry » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:54 pm

Homo habilis is thought to be the ancestor of the lankier and more sophisticated Homo ergaster
Well dressed, perhaps. But apparently not so sophisticated. :roll:
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