Dec. 13th, 2015
Word of the Day 12/13/15 Debouch
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Debouch (verb)
debouch [dih-boosh, -bouch]
verb (used without object)
1. to march out from a narrow or confined place into open country, as a body of troops: The platoon debouched from the defile into the plain.
2. Physical Geography.
a. to emerge from a relatively narrow valley upon an open plain: A river or glacier debouches on the plains.
b. to flow from a small valley into a larger one.
3. to come forth; emerge.
noun
4. débouché.
Can be confused
debauch.
Origin: 1655-65; < French déboucher, equivalent to dé- dis-+ -boucher, verbal derivative of bouche mouth < Latin bucca cheek, jaw
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
debouch [dih-boosh, -bouch]
verb (used without object)
1. to march out from a narrow or confined place into open country, as a body of troops: The platoon debouched from the defile into the plain.
2. Physical Geography.
a. to emerge from a relatively narrow valley upon an open plain: A river or glacier debouches on the plains.
b. to flow from a small valley into a larger one.
3. to come forth; emerge.
noun
4. débouché.
Can be confused
debauch.
Origin: 1655-65; < French déboucher, equivalent to dé- dis-+ -boucher, verbal derivative of bouche mouth < Latin bucca cheek, jaw
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
Today it's your birthday,
crookedspoon!
Dec. 13th, 2015 11:15 am![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png)
It's time to wish our friend,
crookedspoon (also known around here as Penom, or
penombrelilas)
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
If you haven't already made something for Penom, it's not too late! Penom's wishlist is here! Get thee over there and put something together, no matter how big or small, it's the thought that counts! And if you've already made something, link or post it in a comment here so Penom can enjoy - Penom, please track this post to see your gifts and wishes as they arrive!
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I hope you have a most marvellously wicked birthday, my dear! Thank you, and everyone else here for being part of the birthday challenge this year - this is our last birthday in the challenge for 2015, but be assured there will be something coming up for next year, so watch this space!
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If you haven't already made something for Penom, it's not too late! Penom's wishlist is here! Get thee over there and put something together, no matter how big or small, it's the thought that counts! And if you've already made something, link or post it in a comment here so Penom can enjoy - Penom, please track this post to see your gifts and wishes as they arrive!
( Here is your birthday banner! )
I hope you have a most marvellously wicked birthday, my dear! Thank you, and everyone else here for being part of the birthday challenge this year - this is our last birthday in the challenge for 2015, but be assured there will be something coming up for next year, so watch this space!