atonement | Word of the Day

September 30, 2017 atonement [uh-tohn-muh nt] noun 1. satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends. 2. (sometimes initial capital letter) Theology. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ. weird words Foods With the Worst Names Imaginable word facts Idioms That Hurt Lefties WORD OF THE DAY atonement continued... QUOTES If we do now make our atonement well, / Our peace will, like a broken limb united, / Grow stronger for the breaking. -- William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 2, 1623 ORIGIN The noun atonement derives from the verb atone "to reconcile, appease," which dates from the 16th century and derives from the Middle English (15th century) adverbial phrase atone, at on, at oon "in harmony." Atone, atonement, alone, and only preserve the original long "o" (oʊn, etc.) that is implied in the spelling. One and once, which preserve the etymological spelling, are now pronounced wʌn and wʌns. The gradual change of pronunciation of one and once from oʊn and oʊns to wʌn and wʌns began in Wales and the west and southwest of England about 1400 and became universal by the 18th century. Atonement entered English in the 16th century. MORE FROM THE WEB OTHERS ARE READING 1 A Quiz to Take You to Elysium Find perfect happiness with a perfect score! 2 12 Emotional Words We Need in English Words that describe common feelings we have, but can't explain 3 13 Funny Quotes That'll Make Your Day These writers will brighten your mood 4 Sexy Science Talk We All Could Be Using Woo the heart of any scientist 5 Strengthen your sensorium! Do you have what it takes? © 2017 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy