Decimate is the new word of the day.
Okay people I’ll give you that one of the meanings is a famine etc. but do you know the rest of the meanings for the word of the day? Stay tuned and learn how the English language is such a wonderful thing. Do you need another moment or two to search your memory bank? Tick-tock, tick-tock time is up so the meaning of (des’ e mat’) is to select by lot and kill every tenth one. Who the h - -l thought that one up? Enjoy the day
I believe it was the Romans who thought that up. It was a form of punishment used to keep their slaves in control. Actually one of my pet peeves is when that word is mis-used in sporting commentary as being synonymous with "beating the heck outta".
Great "word" posting for the day, James. I wonder if the New Orlean's Saints, took that word to a new meaning with the "bounty" issues of today.... sorry Malcom, I used sports to promote my comment!
Gee James, and I thought I knew the meanimg of this one! On a happier note, have a great 4th of July.
I think it was the Romans who did that...when they won a battle they would teach the world not to challenge their rule buy punishing he defeated by killing every tenth surviving soldier.
Good morning James.
It is going to be another hot day in New York.
Happy 4th of July.
James, just wanted to comment in the top nine and not be the tenth! Hit them straight and far!
LOL.. I have heard the word alot and knew "sort of" the meaning.. but certainly makes sense.. :)
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