Sunday, January 24, 2010

Impecunious: Sounds Better Than Dirt Po'

im-pe-cu-ni-ous  /ˌɪmpɪˈkyuniəs/ [im-pi-kyoo-nee-uhs]
–adjective having little or no money; penniless; poor.
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Origin:
1590–1600; im- 2 + obs. pecunious wealthy < L pecūniōsus, equiv. to pecūni(a) wealth + -ōsus -ous
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  1. KourtneyJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Dear M_______ -
    Due my current impecunious state, I shall be unable to attend your annual fete. Please accept my sincere regrets and, as always, forward any nude photographs of the Duke.

    Fondly,
    Georgianna

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