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Because they can can can, Exquisite Perks, I am the bringer of your wishes Your savior from doing work The washer of your dishes And you'll still get your midday perk, Perquisitor Visitor
The Cloud Concise Dictionary of Sparkling and Strange Words presents;
Perquisite.
Pronunciation:
per·qui·site – (pûr′kwĭ-zĭt) (Makes your mouth do nice set of pouts when spoken and has smile in there too. Try it now – watches, nods)
Definition: plural – perquisites – abbreviation– perk.
- To aqquire a boon or benefit purely through station or occupation – a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages;especially: one expected or promised
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something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession
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A gratuity or tip.
Used in a sentence;
“Gerald and his twin Algernon had the perquisites of the upper class having been born into the Flatheringboy family, and were therefore comlete arseholes to the staff’.”
Etymology:
1400-50; Derives from late Middle English perquisites – property acquired otherwise than by inheritance – Medieval Latin perquīsītum/perquirere, acquisition, from Latin, neuter past participle of perquīrere, to search diligently for : per-, per- + quaerere, to seek, or search for thoroughly.
Prequisite (yet confuses many none-the-less)
Notable Quote –
“To be fertile in hypotheses is the first perquisite of creativity and to be willing to throw them away the moment experience contradicts them is the next.” – William James
Ah, the root of modern ‘perks’ offered as a synonym for ‘benefits’. Cool.
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It is rather, and although this isn’t quite as unusual word as some of the others in this category, it’s far too underused and desrved an airing. Language can be so beautiful if one employs a bit of effort.
Thank you for the visit and input tildeb – smiles
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Hmmm, what a very fine word that is Esme… once I stopped misreading it as Percocet!
— gives an alarming expression of himself giving thanks he has such smarter cyber-friends than he of which he has NO right to any perquisite! —
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You were in my spam sir! I don’t say that veruy often either – laughs Thank you for your words Prof, I misreasd many word the first thirty times or so.
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This was a very cool word to learn about. I was wondering if I could get Esme in a word of the day calendar sort of format. Make that happen. Thank you!
This word also sounds very similar to percocet which is a painkiller that many upper middle class people with great health care become addicted too. So one could say, “Sally having upper class perquisite had a regular supply of percocet, though she no longer had any pain”. 🙂
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“I was wondering if I could get Esme in a word of the day calendar sort of format. Make that happen.” – It already has happened, just in an alternate universe many moons ago. I’ll slot it into the Cloud’s suggestion box mind you, gives Hariod a warning glance. and appreciate the keeness for esme’s wild and wonderful words Swarn – smiles
Percocset, yes, I can see that connection – Sally sounds like she’s having a ball somewhere, so long as she gets her fix that is. Without it, all hell might break loose I’m sure. – nods
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A bit like the argot of us dodgy types then, ‘bunce’? Viz: A Wedgwood stuffed between the Earthas of an ecdysiast?
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By the Gods. If there’s ever a Spice Girl’s Tribute band formed upon the Cloud for Christmas or the like, I have my ‘Filthy Posh Spice’ all lined up don’t I?
Hahahahahaha.
That’s clever Hariod, I’m laughing loud enough to scare the neighbours on Pluto here.
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Trackies and leopard skin onesies don’t really suit my . . . hourglass figure, darling, but I can just about pull off a Union Jack mini. But really, me? Going down as a Beckham? Oh well, anything for you.
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“but I can just about pull off a Union Jack mini.” – I’ll bet you can misses, with the backing song -‘My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock’ playing no doubt.
I appreciate the devotion sweetie mind you. – falls about
-esme the seamstress working on costumes for H tirelessly behind the seams scenes upon the Cloud.
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Perkolate, v. to goof off around the coffee pot, typically at one’s place of employment. I just made that up.
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“I just made that up.” – That’s what I pay you for Peter. (Dont tell anyone else that you get paid, they’ll all want in on it)
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Oops. I carelessly put my comment under Hariod’s. I do hope he doesn’t mind.
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This is anarchy Schreiner!
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And more where that came from, sir!
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Your laugh is a delight to my soul today , shining bright off Pluto ! love and gratefulness to you enchanting Esme ….hugs , megxxx
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Thank you meg, always a delight to have you join us up here – beams a smile her way ❤
esme waving away upon the Cloud
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Perquisites and prerequisites – ah. The distinction has ever been clear to me, although I’d much prefer the perquisite types remain outside my own orbit. But then again, some of us can simply say, ‘Hey, you! Get off of my cloud!’ Couldn’t wait to use that one 😉 Though I doubt I’ve been the first. ❤
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No one has dared! Hahahahaha. It depends on the perk in question though, for a perk of being a Cloud Dancer is having some sway over miscreants like Jack Forst. I shall be sure to keep his icy fingers away from you Bela! ❤
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Thank you elegant Esme, lifelong learning is definitely one of my core values, so thank you for teaching me a new word. I am going to a house party tonight – a big step for an introvert like myself – but I plan on using perquisite multiple times tonight. Thanks for the icebreaker. Waving to you on a rainy day, Harlon
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I’m pleased you’ll be using it from now on, it’s a cracker of a word!
I hope the party was enjoyable Harlon, well done that man for going – shakes his hand warmly
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Love your quote! 🙂
When you think of “throwing it away,” it seems hard. But when you pine for the bottom line, you wouldn’t think twice.
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Very true Jan, how lovely to see you on the Cloud again!
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