Jam_Phil commented on the word yeans
Yean is to give birth to a sheep or lamb. Usually refers to the farmer not the animal. The farmer yeaned 20 sheep this spring.
July 23, 2009
Jam_Phil commented on the word éminence grise
éminence grise is the head adviser, usually unofficially or behind the scenes, who wields immense power. The éminence grise has perhaps more power than the actual leader. It's like the king's right hand man who actually calls all the shots.
June 22, 2009
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Jam_Phil commented on the word yeans
Yean is to give birth to a sheep or lamb. Usually refers to the farmer not the animal. The farmer yeaned 20 sheep this spring.
July 23, 2009
Jam_Phil commented on the word éminence grise
éminence grise is the head adviser, usually unofficially or behind the scenes, who wields immense power. The éminence grise has perhaps more power than the actual leader. It's like the king's right hand man who actually calls all the shots.
June 22, 2009