Word For The Day, Tuesday, August 26, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/26/03 | 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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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gallant \Gal*lant"\, adjective, noun:
gallanted, gallanting, gallants; transitive and intransitive verb
gallantly; adverb

1. Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing: a gallant feathered hat; cut a gallant figure at the coronation.
   1. Unflinching in battle or action; valiant: put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.
   2. Nobly or selflessly resolute: made a gallant attempt to save his friend's reputation.
2. Stately; majestic.
   1. Courteously attentive especially to women; chivalrous.
   2. Flirtatious; amorous.
3. A fashionable young man.
4. A man courteously attentive to women.
   1. A woman's lover; a paramour
5. To woo or pay court to (a lady).
6. To play the gallant.
7. To handle with grace or in a modish manner; Obscure

   Courageous is generic, denoting an inward spirit which rises above fear; brave is more outward, marking a spirit which braves or defies danger; gallant rises still higher, denoting bravery on extraordinary occasions in a spirit of adventure. A courageous man is ready for battle; a brave man courts it; a gallant man dashes into the midst of the conflict.

   Etymology: [Middle English galaunt, from Old French galant, present participle of galer, to rejoice, of Germanic origin. See wel-1 in Indo-European Roots.]

[Texan5]

I had to call a customer, but I don't know where the rest of the folks went.

[secret garden]

We're mathematicallly challenged today, aren't we? ;)

[NeoCaveman]

We're mathematicallly challenged today, aren't we? ;)

Remind me not to look over at your answers next time we hav a math test :-D

[Conspiracy Guy]

They are hiding in the cloak room I think.

[secret garden]

Extrapolation will get you every time!

[NeoCaveman]

Congresscritter Jim Moran (D-VA)is doing his best impression of a pirate with his gallant eyepatch.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', Teach ! Mornin', everybody !

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Howard Dean

Howard Dean says he's running for President, and on paper he's quite a candidate. He's the longest-serving Democratic governor. He signed the first law in the country to allow gay unions. And, he's got the endorsement of America's favorite president-that-isn't: Martin Sheen. In real life, most Americans would pass Howard Dean on the street without a second glance. Can a candidate with just about zero national name-recognition actually make a viable run for the nation's highest office? Tonight, Howard Dean, the invisible candidate.

[secret garden]

Stealing a truck and holding it for ransom is one thing. But not bringing the donuts to class is more goofus than gallant. Running away from the anti-KK rant I've unleashed...

[NeoCaveman]

Howard Dean:
The opposite of gallant.

This could be fun election season.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

The rappers I hear aren’t gallant
Mostly tan, gall parading as talent
They nag tall girls—“dey ho’s”
And for poon tang—all goes
Never ask if they shall or they shall’nt

[xsmommy]

KK stinks.

[secret garden]

I knew that was coming!

[Conspiracy Guy]

You Dunkin Doughnut gnatzies need to show a little sensitivity. These doughnuts are in danger if not found soon. How can you be so cavalier with the little fellows in harms way. Racist!

[hobbes1]

They Are better than DD.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Xsmommy is a Doughnut Elitist Racist.

[xsmommy]

how the heck hard can it be to find KK donuts? just follow the GREASE TRACKS.....

[xsmommy]

you mean the nongreasy, light and airy DDs? WRONG.

[hobbes1]

Me=Right You(as usual)=Wrong



Light?!?!?!? Airy?!?!?!?!? ....RME...They taste like paper with filling and frosting.

[xsmommy]

well if you prefer the greaseladen (and God knows what the heck kind of grease bc it tastes like CRAP) ten ton wads of dough that=KK, then you would think so....

[NeoCaveman]

you mean the nongreasy, light and airy DDs? WRONG.

Light and airy as door stops :-P