BIO
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
RECENT POSTScommination
kaw-muh-NAY-shuhn
noun
a threat of punishment; a denunciation; a service of the Church of England dealing with God's wrath against sinners
1874Far From the Maddening CrowdThe dog took no notice, for he had arrived at an age at which all superfluous barking was cynically avoided as a waste of breath—in fact, he never barked even at the sheep except to order, when it was done with an absolutely neutral countenance, as a sort of Commination-service, which, though offensive, had to be gone through once now and then to frighten the flock for their own good.1906The Incomplete AmoristHe's cursed me forever—Put it all down in black and white—a regular commination service.1918Wulf the SaxonEven the bishops and abbots of Norman blood disregarded the commination, and remained staunch to Harold.Labels: E. Nesbit, G. A. Henty, Thomas Hardy
|
Permalink: commination Entry By: CJ Cooney Smash illiteracy! Email This Word To A Friend: |
| |
| Back to the main page.... | ||
