pro·bi·ty
Pronunciation: \ˈprō-bə-tē\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English probite, from Latin probitat-, probitas, from probus honest — more at prove
Date: 15th century
: adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
twit·ter
Pronunciation: \ˈtwi-tər\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English twiteren; akin to Old High German zwizzirōn to twitter
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1: to utter successive chirping noises
2 a: to talk in a chattering fashion b: giggle , titter
3: to tremble with agitation
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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