The word for today is.. ream (noun, verb) noun (n.) measure of paper ream (v.) to enlarge a hole Source : Online Etymology Dictionary Etymology : Noun – mid-14c., from Old French reyme, from Spanish resma, from Arabic rizmah “bundle” (of paper), from rasama “collect into a bundle.” The Moors brought manufacture of
Paul C Paul C is a Registered Surveyor and a Fellow of the NZIS. After qualifying, he ran his own practice for 10 years before he was asked to join the Planning Tribunal for an initial 5-year term. He stayed for 32. The Tribunal became the Environment Court where he
The word for today is… intestate (adjective, noun) adj 1. Having made no legal will: an intestate parent. 2. Not disposed of by a legal will: intestate lands. n. One who dies without a legal will. Source : Online Etymology Dictionary Etymology : late 14th century., from Old French intestat (13th century.
Gerry Ringing the Changes Lit: to continuously alter or change something When the year 2020 was about to end we rang the changes for the new year. At first glance, the meaning of this seems obvious – in the past, church bells were often rung not only to summon the faithful
The word for today is… panjandrum (noun) 1- a pompous self-important official or person of rank 2 – Secret WWII rocket propelled rolling bomb project designed to be used at beach assaults. It was an abject failure and was never deployed in action. Source : Interesting literature.com; Youtube Etymology : Panjandrum is
Great things have been happening overseas for some of our most talented Kiwis. A couple of weeks ago I discussed the awesome achievements of some of our Kiwi motor racing fraternity and this week it is time for some of our young snow-sports aficionados to take the limelight. Nico Porteous,
The word for today is… devious (adjective) – 1 (a) wandering, roundabout, (b) moving without a fixed course : errant 2 out-of-the-way, remote 3 (a) deviating from a right, accepted, or common course, (b) not straightforward : cunning Source : Mirriam – Webster Etymology : If you think someone devious has lost their way, you’re
Hannah Cox fee.org Hannah Cox is a libertarian-conservative writer, commentator, and activist. She’s a Newsmax Insider and a Contributor to The Washington Examiner. Reconciliation has become a major theme in our political discourse, and rightfully so. For those who love our country and its foundations, bringing down the
Emile Phaneuf fee.org Emile holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala, an MA in Political Science and BA in International Relations from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He is from the USA but resides in New Zealand and is a member of the
The word for today is… virus (noun) – 1. (a) Any of various submicroscopic agents that infect living organisms, often causing disease, and that consist of a single or double strand of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat. Unable to replicate without a host cell, viruses are typically not
Margaret Hickey mercatornet.com Margaret Hickey writes on faith and social issues and has been published in The Irish Examiner, Human Life Review(US), Position Papers, The Furrow, The Iona Blog and The Irish Times. The Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes has opened
The word for today is… vilify (verb) – To attack the reputation of (a person or thing) with strong or abusive criticism. See Synonyms at malign. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Vilify came to English by way of the Middle English vilifien and the Late Latin vilificare, from the Latin adjective
Gerry A Bridge Too Far This phrase is commonly used to indicate something that is out of reach or unattainable – perhaps over-ambitious or simply too dangerous physically or reputationally. It appears to date from the Second World War and is attributed to the British Lieutenant-General Frederick Browning who was one
The word for today is… victual (noun) – 1. Food fit for human consumption. 2. victuals Food supplies; provisions. (verb) – 1. To lay in food supplies. 2. To eat. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : If you’re hungry for the story behind victual, get ready to dig into a rich and
The word for today is… verdigris (noun) – 1. A blue or green powder consisting of basic cupric acetate used as a paint pigment and fungicide. 2. A green patina or crust of copper sulfate or copper chloride formed on copper, brass, and bronze exposed to air or seawater for long
The word for today is… spontaneous (adj) – 1. Happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated. 2. Arising from a natural inclination or impulse and not from forethought or prompting. 3. Unconstrained and unstudied in manner or behaviour. 4. Growing without cultivation or human labour. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology
