Thursday, August 3, 2023

Word of the Day: Descry

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Descry
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Descry
verb 1. Catch sight of.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"When you descry the large oak tree, my house is right across from it."
"The hound descried a rabbit and took off after it like a shot."
"I can descry a package being delivered through my video camera doorbell while I am at work."
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Old French, early 14th century
Why This Word?
The word "descry" has nothing to do with tears of sadness, but it is related to the old-fashioned job of town crier. From Old French, "descrier" means to "publish, proclaim." ...
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