Daily Archives: July 21, 2013

Roue

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (roo-AY, ROO-ay) http://wordsmith.org/words/roue.mp3 MEANING: (noun) A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauchee; a rake. A debauched man, especially an elderly man from a wealthy or aristocratic family. ETYMOLOGY: From French roué (literally, broken on a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ron

Today in History (July 21st) 1858: Birthdays: Composer Chauncey Olcott (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling). 1861: The first major military engagement of the Civil War occurred at Bull Run Creek, Va. 1873: Jesse James held up the Rock Island express … Continue reading →

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