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Word for the Day, FRiday, October 9, 2015 - Virago
FRee Dictionary ^ | FRiday | tioga

Posted on 10/09/2015 6:18:44 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”.

Virago

Noun

    1. A woman regarded as noisy, scolding, or domineering.
    2. A large, strong, courageous woman.


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


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To: verga

So true! A+++


21 posted on 10/09/2015 7:29:43 AM PDT by tioga
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To: xsmommy

It’s my alma mater. I’m allowed. :-)

I’m taking a couple of my employees and want them to enjoy the experience, too.


22 posted on 10/09/2015 7:37:11 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: tioga

Well, now, with the muzzies invading the Island of Lesbos, things are going to get interesting.


23 posted on 10/09/2015 7:38:17 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: xsmommy

I’ll tweet some people photos if I see anything picturesque.


24 posted on 10/09/2015 7:42:57 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

Please tweet me pix even if not picturesque. Xs hubs grandparents came from Sicily and it’s on xsteens bucket list to go. Curious what it’s like.


25 posted on 10/09/2015 8:47:37 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: tioga; xsmommy; SoothingDave; TruthShallSetYouFree
This has nothing to do with the WFTD, but it is such a tremendous story about a father and son and the sport of hockey that I had to post it.
26 posted on 10/09/2015 8:49:40 AM PDT by secret garden (Why procrastinate when you can perendinate?)
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To: tioga

The most obvious connection to this word is Hillary — virago of the Dems for the last 40 years.


27 posted on 10/09/2015 8:57:02 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: tioga
A viewpoint from a strong courageous woman about the inhumanity of abortion.
28 posted on 10/09/2015 8:58:56 AM PDT by secret garden (Why procrastinate when you can perendinate?)
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To: tioga

A virago is likely to remain a vigino a longo timo.


29 posted on 10/09/2015 9:03:56 AM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but socialists' ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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To: tioga; xsmommy

-36. 104 days. Yay!


30 posted on 10/09/2015 9:11:18 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: secret garden

Well done. She spoke quite eloquently.


31 posted on 10/09/2015 9:14:02 AM PDT by tioga
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Are you predicting the temperature in January?


32 posted on 10/09/2015 9:20:33 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: afraidfortherepublic

congrats to you!


33 posted on 10/09/2015 9:29:55 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: secret garden

great story! we were just saying last night that NO WAY do we want Gord to grow up to be a goalie! WAYYYYYY too stressful!


34 posted on 10/09/2015 9:38:10 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: SoothingDave; secret garden; NeoCaveman; tioga
unbelievably sweet.....
35 posted on 10/09/2015 9:38:56 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourhempfield/yourhempfieldmore/9144644-74/greensburg-slezak-salem#axzz3o5XEZ4Gg

Here, humanity isn’t necessarily doomed.


36 posted on 10/09/2015 9:46:08 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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To: xsmommy

Ahhh. It’s a whole new world for him now.


37 posted on 10/09/2015 9:46:42 AM PDT by tioga
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To: SoothingDave

that is very heartwarming, thank you.


38 posted on 10/09/2015 9:49:07 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: tioga

his facial expressions were just a joy to behold.


39 posted on 10/09/2015 9:49:29 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: SoothingDave

No. That’s secret code between tioga, xsmommy & me. :)


40 posted on 10/09/2015 9:54:04 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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