This week's theme: archaic words. scrannel (SKRAN-l) adjective
1. Thin. 2. Unmelodious. [Of unknown origin.] -Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org) "Though played with impressive skill and intense determination by Dorothy Stone, the often scrannel sounds irritated more than they fascinated." Terry McQuilkin; Pacific Festival Opens at Cal State LA; Los Angeles Times; Jun 24, 1989. Sponsored by: See a map of your word in the Visual Thesaurus. Wordsmith readers save 10%. Try it free! http://www.visualthesaurus.com/?ad=aw&code=h7q Transform your teaching career with a Master's from NCATE-accredited, The University of Scranton. 100% online. 24/7 Access. http://UScranton.com/WS ............................................................................ It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way. -Rollo May, psychologist (1909-1994) Send your comments to (words AT wordsmith.org). To unsubscribe, update address send gift subscription, etc., visit http://wordsmith.org/awad/subscriber.html Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/scrannel.mp3 Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/scrannel.html This message was sent to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]".
