Lady Wellington One thing that’s been bothering me for years is the fact that the older generations can’t seem to figure out what is a joke and what isn’t, or be able to tell fact from fiction especially on the internet. As someone who has grown up
The word for today is… haptic (adjective) 1 : relating to or based on the sense of touch 2 : characterized by a predilection for the sense of touch a haptic person Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Haptic (from the Greek haptesthai, meaning “to touch”) entered English in the late 19th century as a
The word for today is… amok (adverb) 1 : in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner 2 : in a murderously frenzied state Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Print evidence of amok in English was first recorded in the 1600s, when the word was used as a noun meaning “murderous frenzy.” Visitors to
Gerry Son of a Gun Lit: a bachelor, a rogue, a cad or a bit of a chancer This phrase has a long history but it is possibly another nautical term harking back to the days of sail, when seamen would often smuggle women friends on board naval vessels. Whilst
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
