Posted on 09/11/2013 4:48:49 AM PDT by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Thursday, May 2, 2013 – panegyric
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".
panegyric; noun. a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy. 2. formal or elaborate praise.Origin: 1590–1600; < Latin, noun use of panēgyricus of, belonging to a public assembly < Greek panēgyrikós, equivalent to panḗgyr ( is ) solemn assembly ( pan- pan- + -ēgyris, combining form of ágyris gathering; cf. category) + -ikos -ic
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 Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
You could always poke little holes in the egg to remove the contents to eat-just like you do to make cascarrones for Easter-wash and dry the shell carefully, then bronze it or otherwise decorate and enshrine it...
Who me?
I agree that it could be done, but not by me. I’ll run it by the wife and daughter.
LMAO at the thought of you doing that, soother!
I Tweeted a photo. That’s pretty much how I commemorate.
I thought of you when I saw that pic. His lack of self-control is STAGGERING. How long before he goes all Lindsey Lohan on us?
Pardon? Lol ;)
Congrats!!!
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