Magnificient Words - what are yours?
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Magnificient Words - what are yours?
My intention is that anyone that's interested will leave a response with one word (and the definition if they'd like) - the word that they look forward to using, the word that makes them think, or smile or even sparkle! Here's my word that will start this activity:
Tchotchke
defined as: a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a trinket.
Tchotchke
defined as: a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a trinket.
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Calamistrate - Means to curl the hair. From the Latin word meaning curling iron.
~ occupare fati suffocavit
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
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Is this not just duplication of
forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php ... mp;t=20359
forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php ... mp;t=20359
We fade away, but vivid in our eyes
A world is born again that never dies.
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A world is born again that never dies.
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Yes, it's close. If you want to remove this, I understand.
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Fran wrote:Is this not just duplication of
forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php ... mp;t=20359
My two cents is that it seems that this is slightly different in that, the way I took it at least, is the words are more archaic or unknown on this thread. That's just my take.
~ occupare fati suffocavit
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ~ Psalms 4:8
Latest Review: My Personal Desert Storm by Marcus Johnson
