Word of the Day 4.26.08

en·fran·chise (n-frnchz)

tr.v. en·fran·chised, en·fran·chis·ing, en·fran·chis·es

1. To bestow a franchise on.

2. To endow with the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote.

3. To free, as from bondage.

Posted on April 26, 2008 by admin

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Word of the Day 4.25.08

pi·le·us (pl-s)

n. pl. pi·le·i (-l-)

1. Botany The umbrellalike fruiting structure forming the top of a stalked fleshy fungus, such as a mushroom; the cap.

2. A brimless round skullcap worn by ancient Romans.

3. See caul.

Posted on April 25, 2008 by admin

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