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#175855 - 04/14/08 11:22 PM stylite definitions
hogmaster hogmaster newbie Registered: 01/24/06 Posts: 43	stylite, choose one: /STY lite/ a) a certain type of Styrofoam b) Unadorned stone tracery forming the structural border of a stained glass window. c) A Greek slave used as a soldier. d) Agric., jocular : a term used to refer to the illumination of a pig shelter e) (Old French) a quill; a long wing-feather, used as a pen; often clipped, so that the birds could not fly f) - n - a type of ripstop nylon of extra light nature mainly used for making kites, windsocks, inflatables, banners g) Fossilized swine feces. h) n., a small, pen shaped device used to write on any number of computer connected devices, such as a graphics tablet. Related to stylus, which is typically larger in size. i) The top echelon of the swine pecking order. j) adj. Having the shape or form of a stem or stick. From the Latin, stylus, stilus k) a Christian ascetic living atop a pillar l) light-housekeeping as performed by a bachelor (coined by Dave Barry) _________________________ the hogmaster™
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#175860 - 04/15/08 04:50 AM Re: stylite definitions [Re: hogmaster]
The Pook The Pook addict Registered: 02/20/08 Posts: 584 Loc: Tasmania	Lots of very funny but plainly whimsical creations there! I predict most will be able to pick the right one this time.
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#175864 - 04/15/08 06:46 AM Re: stylite definitions [Re: The Pook]
BranShea BranShea Pooh-Bah Registered: 06/23/06 Posts: 1998 Loc: Netherlands, the Hague	Oh really? Give me some light here. Do not underestimate the tricky aspects of this Hogmaster. I like the whole lot but I go straight for the one that brought me the biggest laugh. The happy hermit. Sitting stylite in the twilight. $\:D$ Which means k) _________________________ above all shadows rides the sun (JRRT)
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#175865 - 04/15/08 06:47 AM Re: stylite definitions [Re: The Pook]
wofahulicodoc wofahulicodoc Pooh-Bah Registered: 08/06/01 Posts: 1863 Loc: Worcester, MA	Like Bobby Shaftoe, I'll go to C.
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#175871 - 04/15/08 08:52 AM Re: stylite definitions [Re: wofahulicodoc]
The Pook The Pook addict Registered: 02/20/08 Posts: 584 Loc: Tasmania	Originally Posted By: wofahulicodoc Like Bobby Shaftoe, I'll go to C. Hopping there lightly no doubt...
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#175877 - 04/15/08 10:34 AM Re: stylite definitions [Re: The Pook]
Maven Maven member Registered: 04/27/07 Posts: 120 Loc: California	I'll side with the recent birthday girl and pick k. Could be the new style. $\:D$ _________________________ tempus edax rerum
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#175879 - 04/15/08 12:15 PM Re: stylite definitions [Re: Maven]
BranShea BranShea Pooh-Bah Registered: 06/23/06 Posts: 1998 Loc: Netherlands, the Hague	Fun Maven, fun! [ But may the wise voters continue... ] Edited by BranShea (04/16/08 09:41 AM) _________________________ above all shadows rides the sun (JRRT)
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#175911 - 04/16/08 12:31 PM Re: stylite definitions [Re: hogmaster]
Owlbow Owlbow enthusiast Registered: 10/21/03 Posts: 312 Loc: Rhode Island, USA	g)
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#175912 - 04/16/08 12:44 PM Re: stylite definitions [Re: Owlbow]
etaoin etaoin Carpal Tunnel Registered: 06/24/02 Posts: 6081 Loc: Vermont	oh, F it.
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#175914 - 04/16/08 01:07 PM Re: stylite definitions [Re: etaoin]
BranShea BranShea Pooh-Bah Registered: 06/23/06 Posts: 1998 Loc: Netherlands, the Hague	Infinitely wise. _________________________ above all shadows rides the sun (JRRT)
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