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JadziaDax · 05-19-2003, 02:13 AM

The Word of the Day for May 19 is:

myrmidon • \MER-muh-dahn\ • (noun) a loyal follower; especially, a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously

A little more information about today’s word:
The Myrmidons, legendary inhabitants of Thessaly in Greece, were known for their fierce devotion to their king, Achilles, who led them in the Trojan War. "Myrmex" means "ant" in Greek, an image that evokes small and insignificant workers mindlessly fulfilling their duty. Whether the original Myrmidons were given their name for that reason is open to question. The "ant" association is strong, however. Some say the name is from a legendary ancestor who once had the form of an ant; others say the Myrmidons were actually transformed from ants. In any case, since the 1600s, we've employed "myrmidon" in its not-always-complimentary, ant-evoking, figurative sense.

My sentence:
When DeVour, Inc. was accused of unsavory dealings, even company myrmidons like Bruce were held accountable.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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05-19-2003, 02:13 AM	#114 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day May 19 The Word of the Day for May 19 is: myrmidon • \MER-muh-dahn\ • (noun) a loyal follower; especially, a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously A little more information about today’s word: The Myrmidons, legendary inhabitants of Thessaly in Greece, were known for their fierce devotion to their king, Achilles, who led them in the Trojan War. "Myrmex" means "ant" in Greek, an image that evokes small and insignificant workers mindlessly fulfilling their duty. Whether the original Myrmidons were given their name for that reason is open to question. The "ant" association is strong, however. Some say the name is from a legendary ancestor who once had the form of an ant; others say the Myrmidons were actually transformed from ants. In any case, since the 1600s, we've employed "myrmidon" in its not-always-complimentary, ant-evoking, figurative sense. My sentence: When DeVour, Inc. was accused of unsavory dealings, even company myrmidons like Bruce were held accountable. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?