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Word For The Day, Wednesday, November 26, 2003
The Verbivores | 11/26/03 | Teacher

Posted on 11/26/2003 5:11:30 AM PST by 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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....


osculate \ohs*cue*late\, verb:
osculated, osculates, osculating; transitive, intransitive verb
osculation; noun
deosculate, deosculation; (fondly)
exosculate, exosculation; (vigorously)

1. To kiss..
2. Mathematics: To have three or more points coincident with.
3. To come together; contact.

A Plain Old Kiss
Some people need a peck or two;
For others a simple smooch will do;
Too many, a graze will stimulate;
A few may want to osculate.
And then, there are those who need a smack,
For flowery words they have a knack.
But all I want from you is bliss,
Which you can give me with a plain, old kiss!
- Arr. Ara John Movsesian

Etymology [Latin scul r , scul t-, from sculum, kiss, diminutive of s, mouth. See s- in Indo-European Roots.]


TOPICS: Education; Humor; Poetry; Word For The Day
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To: dubyaismypresident
White Castle Turkey Stuffing.... For the Drunken 2 Am turkey preparation.
261 posted on 11/26/2003 8:04:49 AM PST by hobbes1 ( Hobbes1TheOmniscient® "I know everything so you don't have to" ;)
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To: dubyaismypresident
I *think* he also got arrested (DWI) right after his brother pardoned his drug conviction...
262 posted on 11/26/2003 8:05:19 AM PST by NYC GOP Chick (So don't hand me Jack and try to call it Cola. I know the difference 'tween $h!t and shinola)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
I think he also had an assault charge in the last two years but I am not sure. We really need to track this stuff for future use against the Mistress of Hell, Hillary! Rodham Klinton.
263 posted on 11/26/2003 8:08:31 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: Texan5
Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too ! :O)

264 posted on 11/26/2003 8:08:32 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (George Soros "MINOB": http://richard.meek.home.comcast.net/SorosRatsA.JPG)
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To: Gabz
I blame this all on Nurse Bloomberg:

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Downtown Brooklyn yesterday in a fight over cigarettes, police sources said.

Cody Knox, of Grand Avenue, got into an argument with two men as he stood outside 26 Flatbush Ave. at 1:30 p.m.

It was not clear what Knox's involvement was, but police believe the fight stemmed from an illegal cigarette deal.

Two men stabbed Knox several times in the back and were seen running away when cops arrived.

Knox was taken to Brooklyn Hospital, where he died.

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/11883.htm

265 posted on 11/26/2003 8:11:06 AM PST by NYC GOP Chick (As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!)
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To: hobbes1
Interesting, but I think I'll just let mom cook this year. Unless, my car breaks down, in which case i'll spend turkey day at the bar.
266 posted on 11/26/2003 8:11:10 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: Texan5
; )
267 posted on 11/26/2003 8:11:41 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Ignorance can be corrected with knowledge. Stupid is permanent.)
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To: dubyaismypresident
Are we talking about Roger or one of the Rodham boys?
268 posted on 11/26/2003 8:11:43 AM PST by NYC GOP Chick (As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
-sorry I had my husband type that for me, I meant conspiracy guy? I was multi-tasking -- a dangerous thing for a blonde, LOL

-and you are just foo funny, will enjoy meeting you. My sister moved to the city for a number of years came back a blazing liberal, still is.....I am glad you are a conservative who hates piaps! That's what give me hope.
269 posted on 11/26/2003 8:14:06 AM PST by tioga
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To: NYC GOP Chick
That's the second one.
270 posted on 11/26/2003 8:15:03 AM PST by Gabz (Smoke gnatzies - small minds buzzing in your business - swat'em!!!)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
I was thinking Hugh Rodham but then again, it's hard to keep all of these criminals straight. They are like the Sopranos without the honor or ethics or the good Italian cooking for that matter.
271 posted on 11/26/2003 8:16:48 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: Flurry; Texan5
-I am 51 and loving it. I tell everyone I am a granma wanna be. I say what I think and tell them I am practicing for old age. Nothing lifts the spirits like a new phase in your life! (for Flurry his upcoming marraige) We, my husband and myself, have just entered into the empty nest stage. It's taking me awhile but my husband is dragging me along.
272 posted on 11/26/2003 8:17:29 AM PST by tioga
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To: tioga
Sending my kids to college to live on campus made the empty nest thing more gradual and less painful.
273 posted on 11/26/2003 8:26:11 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Ignorance can be corrected with knowledge. Stupid is permanent.)
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To: tioga
So many of our friends are entering the empty nest stage, and here we are practically just starting out!!!

Hubby was teased unmercifully by some of his former HS classmates when I was pregnant - a bunch of them were already grandfathers!!!!
274 posted on 11/26/2003 8:26:22 AM PST by Gabz (Smoke gnatzies - small minds buzzing in your business - swat'em!!!)
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To: tioga
LOL! I thought it was kinda weird, but I thought I'd play along anyway. ;)

I'm definitely looking forward to meeting you (and everyone else), now that I'm clear to go to CPAC!

As for being a conservative in NYC, it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Except for college, I've always lived in or just outside the city, and I've always been a conservative (thanks, Dad!), so there was never a clash or conflict between the 2. :)

275 posted on 11/26/2003 8:31:37 AM PST by NYC GOP Chick (As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!)
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To: dubyaismypresident
And with none of the charm and good looks, too!
276 posted on 11/26/2003 8:32:14 AM PST by NYC GOP Chick (As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!!)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
C'est true...
277 posted on 11/26/2003 8:33:23 AM PST by mikrofon (Invitation --> PlayStation --> Osculation --> Molestation)
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To: RikaStrom; hobbes1; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; secret garden; bentfeather; All
Dean's civilian brother to get military honours and special priority? Osculate my billowy portions, you bums who are behind this!

Meanwhile,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

to all the birthdayers.

And

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

to all my Free Republic pals!

278 posted on 11/26/2003 9:28:16 AM PST by Argh
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To: Argh
Thanx Buddy!

279 posted on 11/26/2003 9:32:01 AM PST by hobbes1 ( Hobbes1TheOmniscient® "I know everything so you don't have to" ;)
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To: CholeraJoe
Thanks, ya geezer. ;)
280 posted on 11/26/2003 9:36:06 AM PST by secret garden (And then, there are those who need a smack)
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