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Saturday & Sunday Word: Sparge & Epigone
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theidolhands.livejournal.comsparge (spɑːdʒ):
origin: (1550–60) Latin, spargere= to sprinkle
noun
To sprinkle or splash with water.
→ essential in beer-making
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epi·gone (ˈɛpɪˌgəʊn):
origin: (1860–65) Greek, epigonos= one born after
noun
1. A second rate imitator, particularly thinkers or those from creative fields.
2. An heir, descendant, or successor that is often considered inferior.
origin: (1550–60) Latin, spargere= to sprinkle
noun
To sprinkle or splash with water.
→ essential in beer-making
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epi·gone (ˈɛpɪˌgəʊn):
origin: (1860–65) Greek, epigonos= one born after
noun
1. A second rate imitator, particularly thinkers or those from creative fields.
2. An heir, descendant, or successor that is often considered inferior.
