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A.Word.A.Day--bandersnatch Pronunciation: WAV or RealAudio bandersnatch (BAN-duhr-snach) noun 1. An imaginary wild animal of fierce disposition. 2. A person of uncouth or unconventional habits, attitudes, etc., especially one considered a menace, nuisance, or the like. [Coined by Lewis Carroll in "Through the Looking Glass" (1871)] "In getting exactly what they wanted, the college presidents may find a surprise in the gift package, a frumious bandersnatch, if you will." James Ahearn, Most of us have worked at one time or another for a boss we didn't like, The Record (Bergen County, NJ), 11 May 1994. This week's theme: coined words. X-Bonus The best educated human being is the one who understands most about the life in which he is placed. -Helen Keller

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