https://freerepublic.com/tag/62502/ en-us Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:08:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/705644/posts 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. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... ossify \AH-suh-fy\, intransitive verb, transitive verb: ossified, ossifying, ossifies ossific; adjective 1. To change into bone; to become bony. 2. To become hardened or set in a rigidly conventional pattern. 3. To change... The Verbivores https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/705644/posts#comment Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:08:35 GMT