Category Archives: Wednesday’s Word

>Wednesday’s Word: commodious Wat’s it mean?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Annie Rayburn/Carol Burnside

>The word “commodious” conjures up all sorts of ideas in my brain from being connected to ‘odious’ which means disgusting or detestable or ‘commode’, an old-fashioned word for the toilet. Neither brings me anywhere near the actual definition.commodious \kuh-MOH-dee-us\ – … Continue reading →

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>Wednesday’s Word: buss Wat’s it mean?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Annie Rayburn/Carol Burnside

>I’ve used today’s word (buss) in a past manuscript and had critique partners ask if it was a typo. Some circled the word and left a (?) notation in the margin. Buss can be used as a noun or verb. … Continue reading →

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>Wednesday’s Word: hackneyed. Wat’s it mean?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Annie Rayburn/Carol Burnside

>I’ve done a few of these wordsmith posts, labeling them “Wat’s it mean?” Today I decided to add the Wednesday’s Word feature, try to make it a weekly thing, and see what the reaction is. Let me know what you … Continue reading →