[paulklenk]

From the article: "He was inspiriting."

Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

[dighton]

From the article: "He was inspiriting." Is this a Bushism on the part of Noonan?

inspirit v.t. -ited -iting 1. To infuse life or spirit into; to animate; encourage; invigorate.

-- Webster's New Int'l Dictionary, Second Edition.

[daniel boob]

I think she was implying that he "instills spirit". Cool word.