Word For The Day, Friday, 5/31/02

The Verbivores | 5/31/02 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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roister \ROY-stur\, intransitive verb:
roistered; roistering; roisters; intransitive verb
roisterer; noun
roisterous; adjective
roisterously; adverb

1. To engage in boisterous merrymaking; to revel; to carouse.
2. To bluster; to swagger.
3. To bully; to be bold, noisy, vaunting, or turbulent.

Etymology: Middle French rustre lout, alteration of ruste, from I>ruste, adjective, rude, rough, from Latin rusticus rural. Date: 1551

[xsmommy]

being the stoic eastern european, i did not even flinch. it occurred to me to ask the girl, do people normally scream and cry having this done, and she said OH YEAH, big time. she said she was astounded that i had no reaction. heck, once you have been through childbirth there is not much that hurts that bad.

[Gabz]

Thank you for thinking of me :-)

We got no storms here at all - and while I wouldn't wish that kind of storm on anyone - we sure could have used the rain!!!

[SeaDragon]

Well, if one is going to have a hobby, It should be pursued with vigor....N'est ce pas?

That has always been my belief, sweetness.