ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VERBIAGE
From French, from Old French verbier to chatter, from verbe word, from Latin verbum.
3 QUOTES WITH «VERBIAGE»
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verbiage.
I'm not well versed on the verbiage of the internet.
I've been accused of being a minimalist writer. I don't like a lot of verbiage in there.
The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VERBIAGE»
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verbiage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
verbiage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Verbiage for the Verbose: Unravel Over 250 Fun Word Challenges
DIVWordsmiths unite! This new book is tailor-made for everyone who enjoys the English language.
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The
Verbiage Society Presents . . . The Revival
The Verbiage Society at Hampton University is a chapter of the Verbiage Society found at Los Angeles Southwest College. That continues to carry on the movement of empowerment and inspiration through poetry and various forms of art.
The Verbiage Society, 2011
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Fragments of
Verbiage: A Book of Poems
The book covers a range of poetry that cover, romantic subject matter and various areas of interest. The reader will enjoy the continuity of the work as well as the individual make up of each verse and poem.
M. Robinson Nikki M. Robinson-Williams, 2009
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The American Jury on Trial: Psychological Perspectives
VERBIAGE. AND. VERBAL. GARBAGE. On the issue of whether jurors comply
with instructions, there is an interesting paradox. On the one hand, the legal
community operates on the assumption that jurors are at the edge of their seats,
that ...
Saul M. Kassin, Lawrence S. Wrightsman, 1988
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Star Wars: Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide
A tool for space travelers in the "Star Wars" galaxy offers phrases in Huttese, Wookie-speak, and other alien tongues, along with an explanation of the development of the alien languages and excerpts from alien dialogue.
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Common Errors in English Usage
verbage/verbiage eternal present even if they are narrated in the past tense.
Even those who are familiar with this pattern get tripped up when they begin to
discuss the historical or biographical context of a work, properly using the past
tense, ...
I deal with a dozen drugs on a couple dozen patients a day. Even that wouldn't
be too much but then you have to consider that you have to process the verbiage
of “zero” (and I use the word verbiage in its true intended meaning of 'excess and
...
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How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 English Words You ...
(noun) = writing that uses an excessive amount of words from the French verbe:
word e.g. Walt Disney often spoke about the need for cleanliness; proving his
words were no mere verbiage, he would wash his own hands up to 30 times an
hour ...
Hubert van den Bergh, 2010
Where my husband Red can edit out any mistakes I might make or take out what
he likes to call "excess verbiage." [Chuckles.] I hope there won't be much excess
verbiage today. Or I'd feel the most comfortable in the world if I were sitting down
...
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The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli
A collection of advice for the aspiring manager draws on the Mafia's reputation for understanding the dynamics of human nature, offering such maxims as "If you must lie, be brief" and "Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer"
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VERBIAGE»
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verbiage is used in the context of the following news items.
Santorum Regrets Trump's 'Verbiage,' But Says He Raised 'Very …
“While I don't like the verbiage he's used, I like the fact that he is focused on a very important issue for American workers and particularly, legal immigrants in this ... «Mediaite, Jul 15»
The Grand Slam – Origins and Correct Verbiage
The Grand Slam… It's a term often mis-used in tennis, but in 2015 there is a chance Serena Williams will be able to achieve the ultimate achievement in the sport ... «World Tennis Magazine, Jun 15»
rotary tab cover verbiage
Copyright 2015 Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. activate-button-3 ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jun 15»
Chef carves wood into food verbiage
Delmonico Kitchen + Bar Executive Chef Eddie Chien is known for his whimsical plates of food and themed tastings that are as much of a feast for the eyes as ... «Pacific Daily News, Apr 15»
DOGBERRY: 'Promotional partners and commercialisation clients …
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES: Intu often litters its press releases with horrendous verbiage and it cannot continue to go unpunished. Fischel should ... «This is Money, Feb 15»
Thanks for the verbiage, class-action lawyers
Class-action lawyers have won another hollow victory after suing to block a corporate merger. Viasystems Group, based in Clayton, said Tuesday that it has ... «STLtoday.com, Dec 14»
Redundant verbiage cut from contract form
The contract is sponsored jointly by Association for Consultancy & Engineering (ACE) and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). The ICC With ... «The Construction Index, Dec 14»
Anwar hits out at tribunal's report on Sabah's illegals
De factor PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hit out at the the Royal Commission of Inquiry over its report, calling it meaningless verbiage designed to clear ... «The Malaysian Insider, Dec 14»
Tercero Verbiage Blanc
Tercero Verbiage Blanc 2013: The back label of Larry Schaffer's latest white Rhone blend claims, “I love to talk—a lot! I also love to make wine—a lot! «Santa Barbara Independent, Nov 14»
Holy Gruden! Learning Andy Reid's play calls is tall order for Chiefs …
Occasional stumbles aside, Murray — a fifth-round draft selection out of Georgia — is ahead of the curve when it comes to picking up the verbiage, which isn't a ... «Kansas City Star, Aug 14»
