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Why Dictionary.com chose folderol
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- First recorded in 1695–1705.
- Originally referred to a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure origin.
EXAMPLES OF FOLDEROL
- The article was filled with folderol, lacking any serious research or evidence.
- The politician’s speech was criticized as folderol, offering plenty of charm but no real policy.
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Why Dictionary.com chose brume
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- First used in English between 1800–10.
- From the French for “fog” and Old French for “wintertime,” brume comes from the Latin bruma meaning “winter” and “winter solstice.” It’s a contraction of the word brevissima with the root brevis, “short,” referring to the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year. Also see breve.
EXAMPLES OF BRUME
- She loved the way the brume settled over the fields, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
- The lighthouse’s beam cut through the brume, guiding ships safely to shore.
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Why Dictionary.com chose credo
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- First used between 1150–1200.
- From Latin literally meaning “I believe.” Cf. credible.
- The first word of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds in Latin: “Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae…”
EXAMPLES OF CREDO
- The company’s credo, “customer first,” guides every decision they make.
- She lived by the credo that hard work and perseverance would lead to success.
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