Word of the Day Posted on March 9, 2017 by tosenkarski Word of the Day: Logomachy Pronunciation: /lōˈɡäməkē/ Definition: (noun) 1) an argument about words Etymology: mid 16th century: from Greek logomakhia, from logos ‘word’ + -makhia ‘fighting.’
Word of the Day Posted on January 22, 2017 by tosenkarski Word of the Day: Laconic Pronunciation: (lə-ˈkä-nik) Defintion: (noun) 1) brief and to the point; effectively cut short 2) (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words Etymology: mid 16th century (in the sense ‘Laconian’): via Latin from Greek Lakōnikos, from Lakōn ‘Laconia, Sparta,’ the Spartans being known for their terse speech.