Where has this word been all my life?

[nancys_soul]

Main Entry: alac·ri·ty
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈla-krə-tē\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin alacritas, from alacr-, alacer lively, eager
Date: 15th century
: promptness in response : cheerful readiness
— alac·ri·tous \-krə-təs\ adjective


Is this a new word to anyone but me? Do ya`ll use this in your everyday vernacular? Well it is new to me, I read this world several days ago, and I looked up the definition and was glad to learn a new word. What`s funny is that i have now seen this word used in 4 different SH stories all by different authors this week. Wow maybe I`ve heard it all my life and just never payed attention to it.
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Comments

[lauramcewan.livejournal.com]

Hee, I have you (and Alex) set to be notified when you upload a new icon. Isn't that stalkerish? LOL Anyway I saw you put this one up and when I'd seen it offered, I knew you'd be grabbing it!

Alacrity. I don't think I use it in speech, but you're right, you can read it in lots of stories.

[mashfanficchick.livejournal.com]

Do ya`ll use this in your everyday vernacular?

Well, yes. But, I also use words like "albeit" and "notwithstanding" and...well, an "vernacular"!

(Psst! Check out my icon!)

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

Mmm, David :)

And, yes, I tend to use a wealth of uncommon words in my vernacular, but I think that comes from being a writer. I tend to notice that writers use a wider range of language than others (though I do still use awesome...which drives David Hewlett crazy;)

[splix.livejournal.com]

Do ya`ll use this in your everyday vernacular?

LOL. Not every single day, but sometimes, for sure. And how much do I love that you managed to fit "ya'll" and "vernacular" in the same sentence! :D