Dear Dr. Goodword,
I ran across this word, contumelious, while reading an article about a public official, and after looking it up, I would like to have you do a column on it, please. It seems as though it might have an engaging word history, and it will definitely be interesting to see your perspective.
Thanks,
Sardith
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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.”
~Mark Twain, [pen name for Samuel Clemens], American author and humorist, (1835-1910)~
~Mark Twain, [pen name for Samuel Clemens], American author and humorist, (1835-1910)~
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The root of this word has actually been treated here twice. Here's the first one, as it has a couple of comments:
http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1273
http://www.alphadictionary.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1273
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