Word For The Day, Thursday 9/26/02

The Verbivores | 9/26/02 | Mistress Bella and Miss Rika

[Bella_Bru]

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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eleemosynary \el-e-MOS-i-ner-ee; el-ee-uh-MOS-i-ner-ee\, adjective:
eleemosynary, noun
eleemosynaries, plural

1. Relating to charity, alms, or alms-giving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, ``an eleemosynary corporation.''
2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, ``eleemosynary assistance''
3. Supported by charity; as, ``eleemosynary poor.''

``It is noteworthy that the heyday of laissez-faire, the middle and late nineteenth century in Britain and the United States, saw an extraordinary proliferation of private eleemosynary organizations and institutions.'' --Milton Friedman, Capitalism and Freedom

Etymology: The source of eleemosynary is Medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from Late Latin eleemosyna, alms, from Greek eleemosyne, from eleemon, pitiful, from eleos, pity.

Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!

If today's word has already been used, RELAX!

[hobbes1]

You know, dubya I blame Tagliabue for the HootersAir thing not working out, they could have been the NFLs Charter Carrier.

[Slip18]

Oooh, I like that.

When I started collecting Botanical Garden, I could only afford to buy two plates at a time. Once a month I bought something new. It was fun just collecting. Now we use the dishes every day. In fact, the 'bot has a few dirty pasta bowls in his room right now. Arrrggghhhh! I've found pasta bowls can be used for pretty much anything.

[hobbes1]

Isn't that Kim Gandy before she succeeded Patty Ireland?

[hobbes1]

Strangely...

[xsmommy]

what are you saying?

[hobbes1]

Though,M-n-M, the Hag is right.

Women are for Fornication, not Decoration!

[hobbes1]

Hm. J@ckass!

[xsmommy]

great article by a Freeper here.

[RikaStrom]

It's nowhere exciting, trust me. But yes, she's off again! LOL

[NeoCaveman]

You know, dubya I blame Tagliabue for the HootersAir thing not working out, they could have been the NFLs Charter Carrier.

Damn him.

What's this I hear about Curtis Martin getting the week off?

[xsmommy]

hm your own self!

[Slip18]

But I can get the Croqs going again on it. Portmeirion Village where my china was made is here.

And guess who filmed there?

When I first watched "The Prisoner" with Cyber, I almost fell off -- well whatever it was I was on.

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!

[hobbes1]

Bad Paw. LaMont should do the heavy work. He;s excellent.

[Cyber Liberty]

I bet we still have that pic on the webspace. I should look and see, so maybe we can post it here....

[hobbes1]

hm your own self!

I would much prefer to have you do it for me.

I love a good Hm job.

[Gabz]

I knew if I looked enough I would find at least one of the ones I have in my living room!!!

I did not mount it this way - mineis not matted and is framed in pine stained the same as the wood work.

[xsmommy]

Wow! that is cool, looks like A LOT of work!

[Slip18]

That would be great!

[Slip18]

Gabz, that is beautiful! You really cross-stitched that?