Word of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2009
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rancor \RANG-ker\, noun:
rancor \RANG-ker\, noun:
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bitter resentment or ill will; extreme hatred or spite
bitter resentment or ill will; extreme hatred or spite
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While the B.O. and his crew call for an end to all the partisan rancor and division, it is really only directed at the Republicans since the Democrats' idea of compromise is for the Republicans to go along with them on all things political!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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c 1225, from Old French rancor, from Latin rancorem "rancidness, grudge, bitterness," from Latin rancere "to stink."
c 1225, from Old French rancor, from Latin rancorem "rancidness, grudge, bitterness," from Latin rancere "to stink."
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