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JadziaDax · 10-16-2003, 01:05 AM

The Word of the Day for October 16 is:

walleyed • \WAWL-IDE\ • (adjective) 1. having walleyes or affected with walleye; 2. marked by a wild irrational staring of the eyes

A little more information about today’s word:
The noun "walleye" has several meanings. It can refer to an eye with a whitish or bluish-white iris or to one with an opaque white cornea. It can also refer to a condition in which the eye turns outward away from the nose. The extended second sense of the adjective "walleyed" came from the appearance of eyes affected with the condition of walleye. You might guess that "walleyed" has an etymological connection with "wall," but that’s not the case. Rather, it is derived from "wawil-eghed"—a Middle English translation of the Old Norse word "vagl-eygr," from "vagl" ("beam") and "eygr" ("eyed").

My sentence (using definition #2):
After getting beaned by the pitcher, the walleyed batter was immediately checked by the paramedics for signs of a concussion.

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

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10-16-2003, 01:05 AM	#61 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day October 16 The Word of the Day for October 16 is: walleyed • \WAWL-IDE\ • (adjective) 1. having walleyes or affected with walleye; 2. marked by a wild irrational staring of the eyes A little more information about today’s word: The noun "walleye" has several meanings. It can refer to an eye with a whitish or bluish-white iris or to one with an opaque white cornea. It can also refer to a condition in which the eye turns outward away from the nose. The extended second sense of the adjective "walleyed" came from the appearance of eyes affected with the condition of walleye. You might guess that "walleyed" has an etymological connection with "wall," but that’s not the case. Rather, it is derived from "wawil-eghed"—a Middle English translation of the Old Norse word "vagl-eygr," from "vagl" ("beam") and "eygr" ("eyed"). My sentence (using definition #2): After getting beaned by the pitcher, the walleyed batter was immediately checked by the paramedics for signs of a concussion. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?