Thursday, December 01, 2005

Words: elan [MW]

(To hurl or fling oneself into the fray.)

Main Entry: élan
Pronunciation: A-län
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French eslan rush, from (s')eslancer to rush, from ex- + lancer to hurl -- more at LANCE
: vigorous spirit or enthusiasm

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