Daily Word Quiz
RUN AWAY WITH THE HARROWS a) to count the gain before the bargain is made b) to be in too great a hurry c) to be very angry d) to pursue a reckless course which leads to calamity Answer below. Today's Featured Word PHILARGYRIST NOUN a lover of money; a covetous person ...1633 obs. ETYMOLOGY from Greek ϕιλαργυρία (philarguria) noun of quality from ϕιλάργυρος (philargyros) fond of money, from ϕιλ(ο-, philo + ἄργυρος silver, money FIRST DOCUMENTED USE 1633 - see EXAMPLE below EXAMPLE "...If he did hoard up his knowledge, as a ...philargyrist his coin, we might still be poor." From: A Commentary or Exposition upon the Second Epistle by St. Peter By: Thomas Adams, 1633 Daily Word Quiz Answer RUN AWAY WITH THE HARROWS b) to be in too great a hurry ...1844 Sc.
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