Propinquity - what a beautiful word


	Propinquity - what a beautiful word

Fast T friend

2-6-2009 5:27 AM

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words, dictionary, kinship, propinquity

Fast T friend says:

Nearness in space, time or relationship.

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2-7-2009 10:52 AM

tanyamm

That is a beautiful word. I love words, I wish I could use a wider variety, alas I'm in a rut. If I'd known more words I could have said that so much more eloquently.

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