Posted on 10/06/2015 4:04:28 AM PDT by SoothingDave
Word For The Day, Tuesday Buctober 6, 2015
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
obtund [ob-tuhnd]
-vt
to blunt; dull; deaden.
[1350-1400; Middle English < Latin obtundere to beat at, equivalent to ob- ob- + tundere to strike]
One hopes there is no need to be obtunded after tomorrow’s game.
obtund
-vt
to blunt; dull; deaden.
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I’m wondering where you obtund today’s word, but then I haven’t obtund my morning coffee yet.
The six pack I drank last night while pouring and painting blackfish jigs leaves me a wee bit obtunded this morning.
Some kind of fishing thing?
Yes. weighted hooks for catching blackfish. I supply about a half dozen tackle shops and 25 or so charter boat guys, plus individual sales. The work is really repetetive, so a few beers are in order to help obtund the tedium.
Blackfish is my favorite fish to eat, even more than bluefin tuna. It’s a nice, white flaky fish with a finer texture than cod, and without the worms. It’s perfect for fish chowder, too.
Sounds like some fun fishing!
Hillary snarky, rotund
Her emails’ effects must obtund
Her own private server
Took plenty of nerve; her
Poll numbers leaving her stunned
Buctober sounds like an invention of the marketing department at Cabela’s. “Come in and get your guns, ammo, and camo. 10% off for all of Buctober!”
Opps. (sheepishly) You mean buctober isn’t the word of the day...
nice homecoming pic, btw. Do you like the young man?
Is Putin bombing ISIS or not? I have read several things this AM saying he is, and doing a good job of it. But I mostly hear he’s bombing the Syrian rebels whom we back?
Who knows? Putin is advancing his country’s interests. Exactly what that entails, I don’t know.
She could do worse. He’s a nice kid, but he has some ADHD issues. I don’t think he’s marriage material. But it works for now.
i’d hope that one wouldn’t be looking for a lifemate as a freshman in HS! so long as they have fun and he’s respectful of her.
It’s always a quick run to the ER when our patient is obtunded. Time to try a new breakfast spot. Wish me luck, my last one just isn’t up to some basic standards anymore.
they were giving free flu shots at work, so I got one, since we will need one bc of xsgrandbaby. nurse said to take Tylenol and put cold compresses if my arm SWELLS up, LOL!
It’s getting so bad that one
needs to obtund the senses with some
kind of fermented brews
before reading the news.
I just got mine here at work. Cost me $10. Of course, going to my doctor to get a “free” one would cost a $20 co-pay.
yes, my dr pushes it, but the Safeway is more convenient. Not sure what it costs either place, guess I will find out when the rest of the family goes. But Safeway does give 10% off of your grocery shopping order, so we will get at least 3 of those coupons to save for the big holiday shopping orders. I have never gotten it at work before but my colleague got her’s yesterday and said they were fast and efficient and since it’s free, I figured would do it here.
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