;Posted on 06/06/2012 5:46:50 AM PDT by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Wednesday, 6/6/12
;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".
mordant; adj.
1. sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting. 2. burning; corrosive. 3. having the property of fixing colors, as in dyeing. noun 4. a substance used in dyeing to fix the coloring matter, especially a metallic compound, as an oxide or hydroxide, that combines with the organic dye and forms an insoluble colored compound or lake in the fiber. 5. an adhesive substance for binding gold or silver leaf to a surface. 6. an acid or other corrosive substance used in etching to eat out the lines, areas, etc. 7. Music . mordent.
Etymology: 1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French, present participle of mordre to bite ≪ Latin mordēre; see -ant
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
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Practice makes perfect.....post on....
I’m still waiting for Karl Rove’s indictment to come down. That was the lefty fantasy at one time.
I was really hoping that today’s word for the day would be a reprise of SCHADENFREUDE!
LOL! A+++ good one!
A+++ me too! keep ‘em coming!
A+++ yeah, amazing how erroneous the exit polls were with regard to the margin of victory for Walker, but somehow we are supposed to find those same polls accurate in re; support for Obams over Romney.
yeah i know, but what is it that Walker has supposedly done that’s indictable, even?
that was too obvious a choice! ; )
I’ve got no clue.
Seen the helicopter cat?
creeps me the hell out!
This was here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2892043/posts
According to lawyers familiar with a Milwaukee criminal corruption probe, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is now a “target” for prosecution.
The legal sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Walker faces “serious legal challenges,” including a “possible indictment” regardless of the gubernatorial recall election results on Tuesday.
The investigation began in 2010 when Walker served as Milwaukee County executive.
Six people have been charged, with accusations ranging from campaigning for Walker on government time to embezzlement. 13 other Walker associates have been given immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony in the case.
This week, Governor Walker acknolwedged he has now transferred $160,000 from his campaign accounts to a legal defense fund. Mr. Walker confirmed the money is strictly for his own defense and not for any current or former staff.
Lawyers for Governor Walker recently appeared at the Milwaukee courthouse but refused to say why they were there. The lawyers have also refused to comment on the Governor’s status in the investigation.
Heck I was hoping for Freudenschad.
This is a popular word with the fleece and fiber crowd who spin and dye their own yarns.
that seems like a cool thing to do, but a bit too crunchy granola for me.
Mordant
Our next super hero! Mord Ant! and the wonder bug, Dorm Ant.
“One can be mordant like a politico bormant”
“Dying on the Rue Mordant”, famous story by Edgar Allan Poe
That’s it. Leave yer money on the counter and lock up when you go.
such PITH from you today, CYC! ; ) and no, i am not lisping... A+++
The Wisconsin voters liked Walker mordant Barrett. That’s why he won!
How about Wi$con$infreude? Take that, union goons and liberals!
Maybe it’s all a misunderstanding. She hasn’t been fodder for this type of thing before.
I guess she missed the day in civics where they teach that presidents don’t hire and fire local policeman while on the set.
and we are so happy!! A+++
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