Three neologism words (source Paul Mc Fedries" The Word Lover's Guide to New Words") 1) Copyrighteous,adj.
relating to a feeling of moral superiority based on one's responsible copyrighted views and views. 2) X2Y,noun. An abbeviation based on a business model that sells "something -to- someone" and derived by changing"to" to "2" and sandwiching it between the initial letters of the "something" (x) and the "someone"(y). 3) whistle number,noun. A number so impressive that it makes you whistle inresponse. Thanks. I hope you have a Super weekend. Connie
Three etymologies for class. 1) Internet online Merriam-Webster Word of the Day Feb.6,2010 comptroller,noun. A royal household official who examines and supervises expendenitures. Also means the chief accounting officer of a business enterprise or an institution (as a college).
From Dr. Grammar's Etymologically Speaking (Internet) 2/6/2010 Ballot- Italian term for small ball or pebble . Italian citizens once voted by casting a small pebble or ball into one of several boxes. 3) Biscuit (From the medieval French "Bis+cuit" meaning 'cooked twice'. Thanks. Connie
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