hi i remember drinking moxie when i was a child. this is the first time anyone else has mentioned it. connie ----- Original Message ----- From: "janet paterson" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 11:05 AM Subject: A.Word.A.Day--moxie > moxie (MOK-see) noun > > 1. The ability to face difficulty with spirit and courage. > > 2. Aggressive energy; initiative. > > 3. Skill; know-how. > > [From Moxie, trademark for a soft drink.] > > This week's theme: brand names that have entered the dictionary. > > Pronunciation: > http://wordsmith.org/words/moxie.wav > http://wordsmith.org/words/moxie.ram > > janet paterson > 53 now / 44 dx cd / 43 onset cd / 41 dx pd / 37 onset pd > TEL: 613 256 8340 URL: http://www.geocities.com/janet313/ > EMAIL: [log in to unmask] SMAIL: PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada >