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LIAISE
PRONUNCIATION: (lee-AYZ)
MEANING: verb intr.:
1. To establish a connection with someone in a different group or organization for purposes of working together, coordinating efforts, exchanging information, etc.
2. To act as a link between two or more parties.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from liaison, from French liaison, from Latin ligation (binding), from ligare (to bind). The word rose to prominence as British military slang during WWII. Earliest documented use: 1928.
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LIMA IS E - what they say in Peru, Indiana, about the city in Ohio (YCLIU)
LIPAISE - a fat-digesting enzyme, sort of
TIA-ISE - to make your sister into an aunt by giving birth
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JERRY-BUILD
PRONUNCIATION: (JER-ee-bild)
MEANING: verb tr.: To build cheaply and sloppily.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from jerry-built. Further derivation unknown. Earliest documented use: 1832.
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JERRY-BUILT - made in Germany in WWI
JERSY-BUILD - to make left-handed (if you come from NYC)
MERRY-BUILD - to construct in Santa's factory at the North Pole
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OSMOSE
PRONUNCIATION: (OZ/OS-mos)
MEANING: verb tr., intr.:
1. To diffuse gradually.
2. To undergo or to subject to osmosis: the diffusion of fluid from a solution of low concentration to one of high concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from osmosis, from Greek osmos (to push). Earliest documented use: 1884, for osmosis: 1863.
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OZMOSE - how Bullwinlke goes off to see the Wizard
O, S'MORE - Well, if you don't want to toast marshmallows over the campfire, what would you like?
DOS MOUSE - how you use the Disk Operating System
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MANUMISE
PRONUNCIATION: (MAN-yuh-myz)
MEANING: verb tr.: To free from slavery, servitude, or restraint.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from manumission, from Latin manus (hand) + mittere (to let go). Earliest documented use: 1523. A synonym is manumit.
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MANI-MISE - to get one's nails cared for cheaply
CANUMISE - to turn into a dog (especially during a full moon)
MANUMIST - Fella, you have lousy aim!
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ENTHUSE
PRONUNCIATION: (en-THOOS)
MEANING: verb tr.: 1. To make someone enthusiastic.
2. To express something with enthusiasm.
verb intr.: To display enthusiasm.
ETYMOLOGY: back-formation from enthusiasm, from Latin enthusiasmus (inspiration), from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein (to be inspired by a god), from theos (god). Earliest documented use: 1827.
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ANTHUSE - to sing The Star-Spangled Banner with fervor
ENT HUSH - a silence among the tree creatures of Middle Earth
ENTHOUSE - to increase by three orders of magnitude
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