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Jul 12, 2010
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with Anu GargPost No Bills. Have you ever seen a wall with that notice pasted on it? That reminds me of books, manuals, and annual reports with a "blank" page bearing the text: "This page intentionally left blank." In the same vein, this week's A.Word.A.Day theme is intentionally left blank. Instead, I've selected a potpourri of interesting words to examine this week.
paean
PRONUNCIATION:
(PEE-uhn) 
MEANING:
noun: An expression of praise, joy, or triumph, traditionally in the form of a song. ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin paean, from Greek paian (hymn of thanksgiving to Apollo), after Paian, Paion (epithet of Apollo in the hymn). USAGE:
"Hitch-22 is among the loveliest paeans to the dearness of one's friends."Dwight Garner; In Memoir, Christopher Hitchens Looks Back; The New York Times; Jun 1, 2010.
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