Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Wondrous Words Wednesday


 
Wondrous Words Wednesday is a weekly meme where we share new (to us) words that we’ve encountered in our reading and is hosted by Bermuda Onion.  

  1. Ineluctable -   "The ineluctable approach of winter had many worried about the cost of heating their homes." Adjective - not to be avoided, changed, or resisted.
  2. Malavogue - "If yous don't get in here I'll malavogue yous!" Verb -to beat severely. This is from old Irish, still used in some areas. Here is an interesting list of Irish words used in everyday conversation.
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  1. LouiseMarch 7, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Two interesting words there for sure this week, both new to me as well. I do like malavogue, and may have to take up using it.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I enjoyed the two new words for me.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/wondrous-words-wednesday.html

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  3. AnnieMarch 7, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I knew ineluctable (inéluctable in French), but never saw malavogue . Thanks !

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  4. bermudaonionMarch 7, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Those are new to me. Around here, we worry more about the ineluctable approach of summer and the cost of cooling our home.

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