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That makes twenty of these that I've done now. Four weeks of AWAD. Does that make me a gascon? ;)

Gascon: noun: A braggart.
adjective: Boastful.

Wouldn't we all like to have that much wealth to play around with!

Sybarite: noun: A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.

This week sure is turning out to be a treat. It really helps when the words are more about defining objects than concepts.

Damascene: verb tr.: To inlay a metal object with gold or silver patterns; to gild.
noun: A native or inhabitant of Damascus.
adjective:
1. Relating to Damascus or the Damascenes.
2. Having a wavy pattern as on Damascus steel.
3. Sudden and significant.

Today's word: Paladin. Defender of the weak. Just don't stand too close during an electrical storm.

Paladin: noun
1. A strong supporter of a cause.
2. A heroic champion.

Today's word was fun. I wouldn't want to sail with this fleet, though. They don't look like they know which is up.

Argosy: noun
1. A large ship, or a fleet of ships, especially one carrying valuable cargo.
2. A rich source or supply.