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Friday, July 22, 2005
Glossary
risible \RIH-zuh-bull\ adjective
1 a : capable of laughing b : disposed to laugh
winsome \WIN-sum\ adjective
1 : generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
2 : cheerful, lighthearted
debonair \"de-b&-'nar, -'ner\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English debonere, from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire of good family or nature
1 archaic : GENTLE, COURTEOUS
1 a : capable of laughing b : disposed to laugh
winsome \WIN-sum\ adjective
1 : generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
2 : cheerful, lighthearted
debonair \"de-b&-'nar, -'ner\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English debonere, from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire of good family or nature
1 archaic : GENTLE, COURTEOUS