Word For The Day, Thursday, 6/13/02

The Verbivores | 6/13/02 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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dross \dross\, noun:
drossy; adjective

1. Waste or impure matter: discarded the dross after recycling the wood pulp.
2. The scum that forms on the surface of molten metal as a result of oxidation.
3. Worthless, commonplace, or trivial matter:
“He was wide-awake and his mind worked clearly, purged of all dross” (Vladimir Nabokov).
4. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.

Etymology: Middle English dros, from Old English drOs dregs. Date: before 12th century

[hobbes1]

Yes, in '82 PC was just beginning to grab a foothold. DIs used to bitch about "Little non-hacker sissies, that go home, and cry to mommy who then Cries to her &^&@$@#*#^& congressman, then they come down here....."

[TxBec]

hehe.. I really cracked up over this one. My mom is 71 and she is surfing like a pro now, thanks to me and the kids teaching her, but she sounded a little like this lady when we started(but not nearly as bad) LOL

[hobbes1]

you live by the Ocean?

[CholeraJoe]

I went through AF basic in '69. Half my class went to 'Nam. I was lucky. I went back to college courtesy of Uncle Sam.

[xsmommy]

that is really cute!

[TxBec]

you didn't click the link, did you? :)

[hobbes1]

Smart Filter.

[hobbes1]

Better Well Read than Dead.....

[hobbes1]

...I LOOOVe Lumberjacks and I'm O.K.....

[hobbes1]

I'm sorry, but this guys Real name has to Be CLETUS...(everytime I see him on tv, I think it's a Dukes of Hazzard re-run...)

[CholeraJoe]

That's the gayest picture I've ever seen.

[xsmommy]

he is a gorgeous hunk o man and you are just J.

[TxBec]

I'm shocked.

[xsmommy]

TX, are you going to just sit there and let them malign the oh so desirable Tobe???

[RikaStrom]

That was from the CMT Flameworthy show the other night. Great song!

[xsmommy]

i didn't see it, but clearly, he is the sexiest man on the planet....

[hobbes1]

No, Darling here is a REAL man with a guitar...(Feel free to onanise as you see fit..)

[hobbes1]

Yeah, If you're a Bullqueer Lumberjack maybe...

[TxBec]

absolutely not. see above. I'm contemplating pinging all the folks on that other thread to "whup up" on him as well :)

[xsmommy]

mr red x?