Evocative Words Language Lovers Love » Brent http://www.evocativewords.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:07:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 communicado http://www.evocativewords.com/2009/11/communicado/ http://www.evocativewords.com/2009/11/communicado/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:05:30 +0000 Brent http://www.evocativewords.com/?p=21 Definition | Meaning

  1. in a state of constant communication.
  2. the antonym of incommunicado.
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  1. to snarl.
  2. to make complaining noises under one’s breath.
  3. to gnaw at.
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  1. a nondescript thing.
  2. a wanton lass.
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  1. an urban walker.
  2. a nonchalant stroller.

Etymology | Origin

  • French
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    1. a near-sighted person.
    2. a dim-witted person.

      Etymology | Origin

      • North Country English
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        1. the hip-bone
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