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Going to extremes
A C Bowden
05/10/25 01:27 AM
"Now, madam", exclaimed the magician,
"Please lie in a supine position.
I'll cut you in half,
And then, for a laugh,
I'll saw off your head in addition".
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(Why do it when you can overdo it?)
wofahulicodoc
05/09/25 06:51 PM
QUODLIBETARY
PRONUNCIATION: (kwod-LIB-uh-ter-ee)
MEANING: adjective: Relating to a discussion or debate involving subtle or hypothetical points.
noun: 1. One who takes part in such a discussion.
2. One who does whatever pleases them.
3. A subtle or hypothetical point.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin quodlibetum (whatever pleases), from Latin quod (what) + libet (it pleases). Earliest documented use: 1604.
NOTES: In medieval universities, a quodlibetary question was one posed at will -- anything the audience pleased -- and answered by a scholar in public debate. These discussions could range from profound to playful, often spotlighting a debater’s wit and agility.
The word also lives on in music: a quodlibet is a medley of familiar tunes humorously combined. Think of it as a musical potluck -- whatever pleases.
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QUOD-LIBERTARY - Borrow any book you like! Why not start with this one on proper spelling?!
QUAD-LIBETARY - the modern attitude in many dormitories
QUID-LIBETARY - unlimited budget at Oxford or Cambridge
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