"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."

Tuesday 31 March 2009

Epiphany

Epiphany is usually used to refer to the Christian feast twelve days after Christmas which celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus.

It can, however, mean any form of divine manifestation or sudden revelation; an illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.

2 comments:

  1. My favorite use of the word to date:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TTcS1rFXlQ

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  2. Brilliant Marc! Anyone reading this must visit it!

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