Word of the Day : philippic

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  1. Nathan

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    #1 Nathan, Jun 1, 2010
    A bitter condemnation, usually in a speech.

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    #2 lotsie, Jun 2, 2010
    I get that philippic speech whenever I go to the sewing site:prrr:.

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    #3 Sideways, Jun 2, 2010
    I philippic out whenever I encounter ignorance...LOL
     
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    #4 Nathan, Jun 2, 2010
    ETYMOLOGY:
    From Greek philippikos, the name given to orator Demosthenes's speeches urging Athenians to rise up against Philip II of Macedon.
     
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    #5 Minidave, Jun 2, 2010
    Oh, I thought it was from Ryan Phillipic.........:D
     
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    #6 Ofioliti, Jun 2, 2010
    Strange it's a noun. Sounds more like an adjective. :confused:
     

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