Word of the Day

Time for the Word of the Day!


Today I propose
voluble
     ETYMOLOGY:
     Via French, from Latin volvere (to roll). Ultimately from the Indo-European root wel- (to turn or 

MEANING:

     adjective: Speaking incessantly or fluently

     roll), which also gave us waltz, revolve, valley, walk, vault, volume, wallet, and helix.        
     Earliest documented use: 1575.

    USAGE:
    Charles II was a voluble man who took immense pleasure in recounting anecdotes about his life.