Now Saul Ricklin has come across the somewhat obsolete word, "affectiously" which also has the vowels in order. One in reverse is syrup of ipecac.
affectiously = AFFECTIONATELY, AFFECTUOUSLY; earnestly, cordially, kindly.
1430 LYDG., Chron. Troy III. xxii, Theyr gladnesse when he hath perceyued Spake vnto theim full affectiously. 1755 JOHNSON, Affectiously, in an affecting manner. Dict.
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Today's New York Times crossword puzzle (30 Sept 2007) has as its theme phrases with all five vowels in alphabetical order.
Thank you Michael. I will check this out. No doubt my father, who contributed some of my list, will be letting me know, as well. I does all the New York Times puzzles, including the dailies and is a regular corespodent will Will Schortz.
Don
Well written article.
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