Posted on 08/31/2007 6:10:26 AM PDT by tioga
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".
tyro • \TYE-roh\ • noun
a beginner in learning : novice
Example Sentence:
A reviewer described the new photography manual as "a clear explanation of the basics, ideal for tyros but too elementary for seasoned shutterbugs."
Did you know?
The word "tyro" is hardly a newcomer to Western language. It comes from the Latin "tiro," which means "young soldier," "new recruit," or more generally, "novice." The word was sometimes spelled "tyro" as early as Medieval Latin, and can be spelled "tyro" or "tiro" in English (though "tyro" is the more common American variant). Use of "tyro" in English has never been restricted to the original "young soldier" meaning of the Latin term. Writers in the 17th and 18th centuries wrote of tyros in various fields and occupations. Herman Melville used "tyro" to refer to men new to whaling and life at sea. More recently, The New York Times Book Review and Rolling Stone used the noun attributively (that is, directly before another noun), referring to a "tyro sleuth" and a "tyro director," respectively.
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for 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....
Review Threads:
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
Is this a tipo?
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Last BELL.....class has started!
I thought Hilldog and ObamaRama did that too.
I’m in!!
Merning Tioga!
LOL...........I had a premonition YOU would say that very thing. (sigh)
LOL...........I had a premonition YOU would say that very thing. (sigh)
Did they? I hadn’t noticed........me bad.
FDT will be the first to do it and WIN though....
he, he........
It’s Friday! Has Fidel Castro died again?
And a good merning right back at ya.
I see blue sky and sunshine!
I hope so, he’s the most unifying candiate.
Yo Neo!
Is the teach tiping on both sides of the carbon paper today?
(Feather wonders if carbon paper requires twice the payment to Algore’s carbon offset scheme ...)
Yupper, I do as well!! YAY
Getting to be a rare sight around these parts. ;-)
Have a good weekend. You on call??
Good morning Ti, or should I say Ty
Yep.....for 24 hours starting Saturday night.
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