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- First recorded around 1595–1605.
- Comes from the Latin word tūtēl(a), “guardianship,” which derived from the Latin verb tuērī, “to watch.”
- Related is tuition, “a charge or fee for instruction” or “teaching or instruction.”
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EXAMPLES OF TUTELAGE
- It was evident that the champion athlete’s success was due to the expert tutelage of her dedicated coach.
- The aspiring chef honed his culinary skills through the careful tutelage of a renowned master chef.
piscine
adjective
of, relating to, or resembling a fish or fishes.
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- First recorded around 1790–1800.
- Comes from the Latin word piscīnus, related to pisc(is), “fish.”
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EXAMPLES OF PISCINE
- The dancer’s elegant movements were reminiscent of a piscine creature gracefully gliding through water.
- As an avid swimmer, she felt a deep connection to the piscine world beneath the ocean’s surface.
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- First recorded in 1350–1400.
- Comes via the Middle English word clamor from the Latin word clāmāre, “to cry out.”
- Also related is claim, “to demand by virtue of a right.”
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EXAMPLES OF CLAMOR
- After the controversial decision was announced, a clamor of disapproval erupted among the community.
- Within minutes of the announcement, social media was ablaze with a clamor of opinions on the topic.
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