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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: secret garden
My husband is taking me dancing Friday night! whohoo!
81 posted on 11/26/2003 5:39:21 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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To: NYC GOP Chick
LMAO, (chuckle)
82 posted on 11/26/2003 5:40:06 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Oh yea.......
83 posted on 11/26/2003 5:40:30 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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To: dubyaismypresident
Ok, laugh it off, if you wish. ;)
84 posted on 11/26/2003 5:41:06 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: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
So, dancing with your husband, or dancing with Joe tonight? ;)
85 posted on 11/26/2003 5:41:48 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; Flurry
Hubby got such a kick out of the CG pix he forgot to be ticked at me for posting the car mishap!!!!
86 posted on 11/26/2003 5:42:30 AM PST by Gabz (Smoke gnatzies - small minds buzzing in your business - swat'em!!!)
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
I expect lots of yelling during the Cotton Eyed Joe. We haven't gone dancing in forever. Do a few turns for me!
87 posted on 11/26/2003 5:43:04 AM PST by secret garden (And then, there are those who need a smack)
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To: Gabz
Glad to be of help!
88 posted on 11/26/2003 5:43:07 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: RikaStrom
Cambodia rocks! Its a great country, home to one of the greatest man-made treasures of the world, Angkor Wat. A group of at least 50 massive temples all from 8-11th century made of stone. Its like tramping around Indiana Jones territory, they are massive in scale, and some have hundred year old trees growing right into the stonework, with huge roots moving ton stones out of their way.

I visited a landmine museum (they are all over here) and a killing field where the Kmher Rouge killed thousands (3 million in 3.5 years) as well. A fascinating country.

Here is a pic of the biggest temple:"(not my pic)


89 posted on 11/26/2003 5:44:18 AM PST by Central Scrutiniser (Which is the most universal human characteristic? Fear or Laziness?)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Well I dance with my husband every night......lol.....but I'll stick with him....... he's very good
90 posted on 11/26/2003 5:44:30 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
Good answer, good answer! Sounds like you're in for a fun evening. :)
91 posted on 11/26/2003 5:45:21 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: secret garden
There is a great Country dance hall here...... (imagine that?)....... !
92 posted on 11/26/2003 5:45:46 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Ok, laugh it off, if you wish. ;)

Well if I proved you wrong personally I'd ruin you for all other guys :-P

93 posted on 11/26/2003 5:46:03 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: dubyaismypresident
Ruin me how? Make me laugh so hard I break something? :)
94 posted on 11/26/2003 5:47:15 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
Tha's why he calls me "the perfect wife".....;^)
95 posted on 11/26/2003 5:48:29 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
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To: RikaStrom
This is my Friday. Long weekend starts at 5 PM! Yeeeeeehaaaaaw
96 posted on 11/26/2003 5:49:10 AM PST by cold_dead_fingers
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
*That's* the reason?! ;)
97 posted on 11/26/2003 5:49:36 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
Ruin me how? Make me laugh so hard I break something? :)

You a laugher? Moast are screamers or the moaners....

98 posted on 11/26/2003 5:49:54 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Can you "recall" Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell)
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To: dubyaismypresident
That much of a gross-out, eh? ;)
99 posted on 11/26/2003 5:50:30 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: Central Scrutiniser


100 posted on 11/26/2003 5:50:34 AM PST by Central Scrutiniser (Which is the most universal human characteristic? Fear or Laziness?)
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