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Today's word contains four letters and can be an adjective, adverb or noun. Its use as a modifier has a different origin from its use as a noun. As a modifier, it came to us through Middle French from a Latin word meaning "to shine." As a noun, it descended through Middle English from two Old English words, one meaning cattle, the other meaning "to make use of."
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The word means ...
◼️ The common domesticated cow, Bos taurus.
◼️ Without dilution or admixture; straight.
◼️ Characterized by tasteful simplicity.
◼️ Unmarked, free from dirt, disorder or irregularities.
◼️ Habitually clean and tidy; kempt, shipshape, trim; with orderly habits.
◼️ Fun, very pleasing, enjoyable, wonderful.
◼️ Precise.
◼️ Skillful, adroit.
Our Nov. 21 word was "foot." I'll print today's answer Dec. 5, but feel free to email if you'd like to know today.
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