Larstait's definitions

Zaibatsu

Used commonly for a huge mega corporation.

Japanese for 'corporation'.

Sony and Microsoft are Zaibatsus.

by larstait October 15, 2003

coagulate

To incrassate; thicken; curdle.

The blood coagulates after death.

by Larstait November 7, 2003

quomodo

Manner, way, means

I did not ask his quomodo in acquiring this new facade.

by Larstait November 15, 2003

arbitrary

Based on random or merely personal preference

Both computers cost the same and had the same features, so in the end I made an arbitrary decision about which to buy.

by LarstaiT November 10, 2003

Squib

A short, witty, satirical comment in speech or writing.

He enjoyed sending squibs to the local newspaper.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

vicarious

Experienced through someone else's actions by way of imagination.

Great literature broadens our minds by giving us vicarious participation in the lives of other people.

by Larstait November 7, 2003

impose

Levy, require, demand

by Larstait November 6, 2003