Post #4025418
2026-07-23 03:14 UTC
For years I've heard the word "excelsior" attached to all sorts of grand declarations, municipalities, and even a Star Trek starship. Today I learned that the definition of this word is, " Slender, curved wood shavings used especially for packing."
I'm a touch disappointed by that.
#words #wordshavePower #definitions #randomthoughts
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@Chigaze@cosocial.ca 2026-07-23 12:52
@reallyflygreg@mstdn.ca That’s a later use of the word however it is Latin for “higher” https://www.etymonline.com/word/excelsior