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!

[Bella_Bru]

Nope. Just caffeined up.

[Bella_Bru]

We need a virtual day, but we are too damn busy. The bad economy is good for my office...provides lots of work.

[Argh]

You sic 'em! Maybe you'll actually get through to them one of these days...

sorry. fantasizing again...

[Argh]

Congratulations!!

[xsmommy]

caffeine is a good thing....i would be a hurting pup w/o it.

[xsmommy]

bankruptcy biz?

[VRWCmember]

what is that countdown looking like these days?

Well, there are now exactly 90 days until Christmas if that's what you're talking about.

[hobbes1]

I am in desparate need of some now.

[xsmommy]

sticks and stones may break my bones, but Christmas taunting will not hurt me, neener neener to you mr. vast. i actually have 2 gifts bought, which i NEVER do this early.

[SCalGal]

Maybe you'll actually get through to them one of these days...

Everyone needs a hobby...

[xsmommy]

well go get some!

[Slip18]

"And Daschle's blast means more - not less - focus on Iraq as an election issue, which is exactly what Democrats have been trying to avoid. "

Daschle has become the best asset for Republicans of late only followed by Gore and Kerry. Let them keep mouthing off.

[NeoCaveman]

Oh no...not the vegan condom again....

She started it....

[xsmommy]

i am sure my position is stated on that thread somewhere...; )

by the way, dubs, does my memory fail me or is October your natal month? is the stem cell going to be a year older very soon? i seem to recall this bc 2 of xskids have bdays in Oct. also.

[Argh]

she was extremely popular due to her aversion to underwear.

Hey, Whyisa, Grimmy found your missing sister!!

[xsmommy]

i never start what i can't finish, sweety pie...; )

[hobbes1]

am sure my position is stated on that thread somewhere...; )

I cant find it...was it Missionary, or Reverse Cowgirl?

[xsmommy]

hm : P

[Slip18]

"And they probably didn’t even kiss him first."

Hehehehehehe!

[hobbes1]

Just Curious...