The Wonderful World Of Words 1/29/17
Are you a DIY'er or a crafter? If so, then it is likely you have come into contact with a XYLOPOLIST. You may even know or be one!
DEFINITION:
Noun
- Someone who sells lumber or wood
ETYMOLOGY/ORIGIN:
Ancient Greek
(xúlon, “wood”) + (-polist "sale, trade")
PRONUNCIATION:
zy-lóp-o-list
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SCRABBLE SCORE:
20, although not an official Scrabble word (gasp!)
USAGE/EXAMPLES:
A few days ago I met a Canadian XYLOPOLIST while touring the beautiful city of Saint John.
--Brent
brentmorelabs.com
Are you a XYLOPOLIST? Do you know any uncommon, possibly colloquial, words for "timber merchant"?
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Until then, I must bid you adieu!
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