Word of the Day for Monday, June 29, 2009
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clandestine \klan-DES-tin\, adjective:
clandestine \klan-DES-tin\, adjective:
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Characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, esp. for purposes of subversion or deception.
Characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, esp. for purposes of subversion or deception.
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The B.O. and his democrat-controlled politburo have been busy passing essentially clandestine massive spending bills that are heavily laden with earmarks!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Clandestine is from Latin clandestīnus, probably a blend of clam-de, secretly and intestīnus, internal.
Clandestine is from Latin clandestīnus, probably a blend of clam-de, secretly and intestīnus, internal.
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