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Why Dictionary.com chose coze
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- First recorded in 1815–25.
- From French causer, meaning “to chat;” ultimately from Latin causārī, meaning “to plead a cause.”
EXAMPLES OF COZE
- She invited them over for tea and a little coze about the old days.
- We planned our trip during a coze in a quiet corner, away from the noise of the party.
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Why Dictionary.com chose rufous
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- First recorded in 1775–85.
- From Latin rūfus, meaning “red.”
EXAMPLES OF RUFOUS
- I spotted the identifying rufous streak on the hawk’s wing as it soared overhead.
- The ancient pottery shards still showed traces of rufous paint along their collars.
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Why Dictionary.com chose lief
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- From Old English (450–1150) lēof, meaning “beloved, dear, desirable.”
- Related to the word love and German lieb, meaning “lovable, dear.”
EXAMPLES OF LIEF
- They would as lief face the storm to get their message out.
- The chef would as lief be an unknown cook rather than a celebrity endorsing frozen dinners.
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