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Word for the Day, Tuesday November 18, 2014

Posted on 11/18/2014 5:05:11 AM PST by SoothingDave

Word For The Day, Tuesday November 18, 2014



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".

aptonym

-n
A name that fits a person's nature or occupation, like Jane House for a real estate agent.

la botana [boh-TAHN-ah]

-n
snack, appetizer

El letrero sobre la puerta dice “Botanas y Refrescos”.
The sign over the door says “Snacks and Soft Drinks.”


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To: secret garden; xsmommy

It wasn’t totally unexpected at least ... thankfully the pieces came together this year with a mutually-agreed phased Retirement, some estate planning & lining up the Disability income streams.

(But — can I still post on FR as a “taker” ;?)


121 posted on 11/18/2014 4:42:40 PM PST by mikrofon (Muy Gracias!)
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To: mikrofon

They have a free guest wifi where my mom is.


122 posted on 11/18/2014 5:30:08 PM PST by SoothingDave
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To: mikrofon

Get while the getting is good!


123 posted on 11/18/2014 5:40:33 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: SoothingDave

Got a spankin’ new 17” notebook about ready to roll, Dragon update for Speech Rec — so just add the Internet ;)


124 posted on 11/18/2014 6:31:21 PM PST by mikrofon (Muy Gracias!)
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To: mikrofon

The last thing we need around here is a truant. We need you to class up the joint.


125 posted on 11/18/2014 8:49:07 PM PST by secret garden (Why procrastinate when you can perendinate?)
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