SONDE

Etymology

Noun

sonde (plural sondes)

(medicine) probe; sound.

(physical sciences) Any of various devices for testing physical conditions, often for remote or underwater locations.

Anagrams

• Denos, Deons, EDNOS, Edson, endos, nodes, nosed, ondes

Source: Wiktionary


Sond, Sonde, n. Etym: [AS. sand. See Send, v. t.]

Definition: That which is sent; a message or messenger; hence, also, a visitation of providence; an affliction or trial. [Obs.] Ye have enough, parde, of Goddes sond. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 April 2025

DOOMED

(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott


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