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Why Dictionary.com chose mizzle
More about mizzle
- Mizzle can also mean “to rain in fine drops.”
- Mizzle has Germanic roots.
- It was first recorded in English in 1475-85.
EXAMPLES OF MIZZLE
- I decided to walk in the mizzle since it would be cooler than the usual sun-drenched day.
- If you’re planning a picnic, make sure to bring an umbrella in case of mizzle.
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Why Dictionary.com chose tyro
More about tyro
- Tyro comes from the Latin word meaning “recruit.”
- It was first recorded in English in 1605–15.
- Someone who is like a beginner can be described as tyronic.
EXAMPLES OF TYRO
- As a tyro in the field of photography, she was still learning the basics about lighting, composition, and exposure.
- Despite being a tyro in the kitchen, he managed to whip up an impressive meal for his dinner guests.
equilibrist
noun
a performer who is skilled at balancing in unusual positions and hazardous movements, as a tightrope walker in a circus.
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More about equilibrist
Equilibrist comes by way of French from Latin aequilībrium, “equilibrium,” which is formed from aequus, “equal,” and lībra, “balance.” Though aequus is of unknown origin, lībra may be distantly related to English liter. Equilibrist was first recorded in English in the 1750s.
EXAMPLE OF EQUILIBRIST USED IN A SENTENCE
The equilibrists performed cartwheels on the narrow beam suspended in the air.
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