Monday, March 22, 2010

Purloin

Purloin is my new favorite word.

This weekend we used it about 34920473897 times.

Purloin

Definition: to appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust.

Pronunciation: pər-ˈlin

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English

Synonym: steal


-Laura

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Valetudinary & Valetudinarian

Valetudinary/Valetudinarian are the chosen words!

Function: Adjective

Etymology: Latin

Definition (1st word): a person who is in poor health
Definition (2nd word): a person who is excessively concerned about his or her health ailments


-Laura