skygal3 0 #1 October 9, 2002 My word of the day has not arrived, so here is a past favorite...(kate has had waaaaaaaaayyyyy too much caffeine this morning) The Word of the Day for May 25 is:epitome \ih-PIH-tuh-mee\ (noun)1 a : a summary of a written work b : a briefpresentation or statement of something*2 : a typical or ideal example : embodimentExample sentence: At the annual labor day boogie, skymama was told she was the epitome of a safe and responsible skydiver...Did you know?"Epitome" first appeared in print in 1520, when it wasused to mean "summary." If someone asks you to summarize a longpaper, you effectively cut it up, mentioning only the mostimportant ideas in your synopsis. The etymology of "epitome"reflects this process of slicing up a lengthy written piece.The word descends from the Greek verb "epitemnein," meaning "tocut short," which in turn was formed from the prefix "epi-" andthe word "temnein," which means "to cut." Your summary probablyalso presents all the key points of the original work, which mayexplain why "epitome" eventually came to be used for anything(as a person or object) that is a clear or good example of anabstraction; this is now the most common use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #3 October 9, 2002 Can you look ahead and tell me when the Word of the Day will be Priaprism? Seems that would be appropriate for this group...or at least half of us.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #4 October 9, 2002 Priaprism... It was a new one on me so I looked it up....I'll have definition 2 please.. Definition 1. a pathological condition of continuous, often painful, erection of the penis, esp. as caused by disease. Definition 2. wanton or lustful behavior-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #5 October 9, 2002 Nac mac...can you please sue that in a sentence? Legs? What am I missing here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #6 October 9, 2002 Nac mac...can you please sue that in a sentence? Clay decided to sue Baarbaara after suffering a priaprism in his member, after getting it checked out by his doctor, it transpired that he had contracted foot and mouth....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #7 October 9, 2002 I was hoping you would opt for definition b... but good example none the less... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 October 9, 2002 Clay had foot and mouth way before he met Babs!!! That is hysterical.... Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 October 9, 2002 Dropzone dot com regular posters were reknowned for their talents as wordsmiths, sadly their predeliction for priaprism let them down....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 October 9, 2002 Quote At the annual labor day boogie, skymama was told she was the epitome of a safe and responsible skydiver... On the dropzone.com forums, Skygal3 shows that she is the epitome of good taste in her choice of examples! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #11 October 9, 2002 Old Joke: Man walks into a pharmacy owned by two spinster sisters. He asks, "What can you give me for a priaprism?" After conferring, they agreed on $1000 and half interest in the pharmacy.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #12 October 9, 2002 Quote Legs? spread the word! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #13 October 9, 2002 Quote Quote Legs? spread the word! Not in all situations....7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
