Word of the Day and Thursday Bonus...

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It's Thursday, and that means two words to play with.  Write and post!  Here's a little nod to those who might have time on their hands...

Use either or both of these words to write a short story or a drabble. We'll call it an Impromtu Challenge.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

Panache

[pə-nash]Part of speech: noun

Origin: middle french, 16th century

• Flamboyance or a confident flair
• A decorative plume or tuft of feathers, especially on a headdress or helmet

Examples of Panache in a sentence

• Met Gala attendees are known for their creative evening wear, which they show off with fearless panache.
• The knight's helmet was crowned with an extravagant red panache.

About Panache

Usually reserved for events like tournaments or other occasions, a soldier's panache indicated things like his wealth, position, or family colors. The size and exuberance of a panache was a status symbol. And though usually worn only ceremonially, King Henry IV is remembered for wearing an elaborate white plume into battle as a rallying point for his troops.

Did you Know?

Panache takes flight from its Latin root in pinnaculum to mean "little wing" or, in its more vernacular form, pinna, meaning "feather."

Bonus Word

Foppish

[fä-pish]Part of speech: adjective

• Excessively concerned with appearance and taste
• Resembling or suiting a fop

Examples of Foppish in a sentence

• Even as a young boy, he was extremely foppish and would rarely be seen without a necktie.
• No need to be foppish; it's just a casual get-together with friends.

About Foppish

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" Napoleon's dilemma" for the Word of the Day Impromptu Challenge

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Illya Kuryakin leaned against the curtained doorpost that led to the back room of Del Florias, His arms were crossed in front of his chest as he watched what was going on.

He didn’t look very happy.

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