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A.Word.A.Day--opisthographPronunciation: WAV or RealAudioopisthograph (o-PIS-thuh-graf) noun A manuscript, parchment, or book having writing on both sides of the leaves. [Latin opisthographus, from Greek opisthographos: opistho-, back + -graph, writing.] "Let's get out of this with opisthograph, which refers to a manuscript or book having writing on both sides of the leaves. That said, I just know you'll handle anopisthograph flawlessly." Alden Wood, Random House Not Only Pushes the Envelope, but Marks It Express Mail, Communication World, Aug 1999. This week's theme: words about books and writing.
X-BonusThere is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts. -George Matthew Adams
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