martinet
- David McWethy
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Re: martinet
I actually had an occasion to use this word, in describing a former boss to friends:
I just wish that the bulk of the remark was original with me."It must be comforting to that pustulent little martinet to know that his greatest admirer is no further away than the nearest mirror"
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things...."
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Re: martinet
Still, you recognize it stringency and retweeted it! Note the abstract use of tweet.
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Re: martinet
Hmm...can you retweet something that wasn't from Twitter?
As to the word's roots, it's an eponym.
As to the word's roots, it's an eponym.
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