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-ˈlȯin

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English

Synonym: steal


-Laura
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    LOVE the words & defs, so cool! ~Cait

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  2. 5 Kids With DisabilitiesApril 14, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Wow! You sure used it a lot. If I had to, I'd probably only be able to use it twice!!!
    Lindsey Petersen

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