tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post8183954359226468702..comments2024-03-28T09:03:51.952-04:00Comments on Vicki Lane Mysteries: Word of the Day - ImbricateVicki Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-78800029988508843352010-05-09T09:58:21.274-04:002010-05-09T09:58:21.274-04:00I learned a new word-love it!I learned a new word-love it!Tipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714281090985487356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-77232006479469257782010-05-08T08:23:37.267-04:002010-05-08T08:23:37.267-04:00Oh, giggle, Mountainwoman
Miss Yves -- Calmande ...Oh, giggle, Mountainwoman<br /><br /><br />Miss Yves -- Calmande is a beautiful word. It was used in English as well. I recognize it from old novels!<br /><br />Calimanco or Calmanco or Callimanco or Calmande.<br /><br />In the 19th century a woolen fabric in England finished with a high luster; used for petticoats and chair seats.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-10615840950801819862010-05-08T08:08:53.043-04:002010-05-08T08:08:53.043-04:00I have discovered a (new) french word, as I was re...I have discovered a (new) french word, as I was reading again "l'Ecume des Jours "de Boris Vian...with a dictionary (to distinguish real words and fictive words)<br /><br />"calmande"(orig inconnue)s.f.Etoffe de laine lustrée d'un côté , comme le satin (Littré)<br />(It's an old word)<br /><br />"Woolen stuff glossed on one of it's faces, like the satin "Miss_Yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558587966129386283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-85581394233198763542010-05-07T20:17:00.649-04:002010-05-07T20:17:00.649-04:00Nice word. My new favorite word is "reintarn...Nice word. My new favorite word is "reintarnation," coming back to life as a hillbilly. :)NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-82027105436459004702010-05-07T14:47:58.799-04:002010-05-07T14:47:58.799-04:00It's a beautiful word. I like the way it sound...It's a beautiful word. I like the way it sounds.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-89092949785349262412010-05-07T14:37:31.373-04:002010-05-07T14:37:31.373-04:00Thank you for your comments about my posts /art .....Thank you for your comments about my posts /art ..<br />.and for what you write about my blog !I'm discovering your kind comment !<br /> I'll answer to you later.<br />I find your last picture beautiful...although I do hate snakes !Miss_Yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558587966129386283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-79251935479017858842010-05-07T10:41:23.697-04:002010-05-07T10:41:23.697-04:00The vase hanging in my kitchen is imbricated. Tha...The vase hanging in my kitchen is imbricated. Thanks for the word - and thanks for the site!<br /><br />DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137773126591638229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-75462609005784405072010-05-07T08:53:42.405-04:002010-05-07T08:53:42.405-04:00What a beautiful word with so much potential for a...What a beautiful word with so much potential for application in writing. It even sounds majestic. Thanks for the link.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-13304273403734483692010-05-07T08:50:53.853-04:002010-05-07T08:50:53.853-04:00What do they say?...use a new word 10 times and it...What do they say?...use a new word 10 times and it's yours forever in your vocabulary? And this one is fun to pronounce, too! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-4074398491472903322010-05-07T08:05:12.654-04:002010-05-07T08:05:12.654-04:00I've always loved words -- and I like knowing ...I've always loved words -- and I like knowing about their origins. Four years of Latin in high school helps.<br /><br />French Word a day -- hmmm. Must investigate. I follow Miss Yves blog in French and, I swear, my French reading skills (almost non-existent) are improving.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-50442191155689278062010-05-07T07:29:21.256-04:002010-05-07T07:29:21.256-04:00Vicki, I subscribe to something similar - French W...Vicki, I subscribe to something similar - French Word a Day. It's fun.<br /><br />Imbricate is a new one on me. Thanks for the beautiful photos.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-79615016698204599662010-05-07T06:27:17.847-04:002010-05-07T06:27:17.847-04:00i am going to have to use it in a sentence today.....i am going to have to use it in a sentence today....it will probably make people think i am smart...as long as i use it right...lol. nice pics as well...i like that word....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-53152705332180191562010-05-07T05:35:20.265-04:002010-05-07T05:35:20.265-04:00i live on words... and you gave me another one :)
...i live on words... and you gave me another one :)<br />thanks!Chhayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02793691982402313454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-46928487790939578402010-05-07T04:39:59.514-04:002010-05-07T04:39:59.514-04:00Do you know what? I used to subscribe to this when...Do you know what? I used to subscribe to this when I was working, and it was one of those things I closed when I stopped. Thanks for the reminder. I've subscribed once more.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-7470537048346343352010-05-07T02:18:57.585-04:002010-05-07T02:18:57.585-04:00I like this and this is good to know as well.........I like this and this is good to know as well.......:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.com