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The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… élan (noun) - : vigorous spirit or enthusiasm Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Once upon a time, English speakers did not have élan (the word, that is; we have always had the potential for vigorous spirit). We had, however, the verb elance, meaning "to throw," that