Such a simple word, but worth thinking about.

This morning's weather and the market in Wuhan made me think of this simple little word.

I didn't succeed in sending this any other way, so although it's not a new topic, I hope it might bring a smile.

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With thanks for all your emails and very best wishes,
Eileen

Elbow room is being forced on us now, but I am surprised to hear how the length of the "ell" varies from country to country.

Take care and keep well!
Eileen

Unfortunately, this word is in the news daily.
In the hope you won't have to use it for yourself,
Eileen

Linked no doubt to indemnify and indemnification, still common in contract law?

I was interested to see the suggested pronunciation for alternate
alternate [awl-têr-nêt].

The COD gives the one I am used to:
alternate /0ɔ:lˈtə:nət, ɒl-/ adjective, adverb, & noun.

A British alternative?
Eileen

I wonder whether this part of the body is in focus after any over-indulgence at Christmas.
Eileen

It was interesting to read that the verb "career" - rush headlong or go swiftly and wildly - is considered obsolete. In this Scottish corner of the woods it is still very common. Neither the OED nor the online Merriam Webster makes any mention of its being obsolete, so I wonder if its obso...

I am aware that this word has been looked at in the past, but maybe some newcomers would be interested. It's such a lovely word. It came to my mind yesterday while watching a baby grey/gray seal being cosseted/cosetted by the gentle flipper of its bulky mum.
Eileen

Recently I read that the Latin prudens comes from " porro videns ", one who sees from afar.: "a prudent man's sight is keen, and he foresees the event of uncertainties" writes Thomas Aquinas, quoting Isidore of Seville in Etymologies chapter 10. Ah, that more prudent politicians ...

Not the most pleasant of words, but sadly still needed.

Eileen

I'm no savant, but I don't think we've looked at this little word yet.
Eileen Opiolka

Having written "in good stead" this morning, I realised what a lovely word it is.
Eileen

Both words are interesting, and they seem to belong together, so they could perhaps be two for the price of one?