Word of the Day (well, month, I guess)

Oct 27, 2008 08:57

Does probity mean nosy?
(pro' buh tee)

Probity is uprightness in one's dealings; integrity.

Mr. Bingley does not know the whole of [Wickham's] history, and is quite ignorant of the circumstances which have principally offended Mr. Darcy; but he will vouch for the good conduct, the probity, and honour of his friend, and is perfectly convinced ( Read more... )

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pro_hominum October 27 2008, 17:27:00 UTC
I can't think of the word without thinking of the Harry Potter use of the word with 'Probity probes'

Not sure if that helps really. :)

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majorsamfan October 27 2008, 21:20:29 UTC
I know this is sacrilege, but...I haven't read HP.

::ducks for cover::

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sg_fignewton October 28 2008, 07:17:37 UTC
Sorry to leave the message here, but you have private messaging turned off. And your icon amuses me, in context... :)

You volunteered to write "U is for..." for Jack Alpha-Bits, which went up yesterday, on the 27th. Could you please let me know the status of your fic ASAP? Thanks!

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