Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Panegyric

pan·e·gy·ric
Pronunciation: "pa-n&-'jir-ik, -'jI-rikpan>
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin panegyricus,i> from Greek panEgyrikos,i> from panEgyrikos> of or for a festival assembly, from panEgyris> festival assembly, from pan- + agyris
> assembly; akin to Greek ageirein> to gather
: a eulogistic oration or writing; also : formal or elaborate praise
synonym: Encomium
- pan·e·gy·ri·cal: adjective
- pan·e·gy·ri·cal·ly
: adverb
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I'm relatively uncertain as to what my intentions are with regards to this space. Past attempts are regular "blogging" have been far from successful, but i remain cautiously optimistic that one of these days one attempt will stick and i'll have something to show for it.