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Welcome, friend! Relax & rest awhile, if you please. I'm an ordinary girl, a follower of Christ, mama to Gabriel, Heidi, & Aidan; and wife to Evan. Here in this little space of the online world, I share all manner of bookish things, including full content reviews, writerly snippets, encouragement for everyday life, and a whole collection of names & their meanings.

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A Word, Guv'na?

Posted by Sarah Cnossen
20 May 14
adret
[a-DREY]
Dictionary.com
noun  a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight.

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Of French origin (1930-1935).
Provençal  (Dauphiné, Provence) adre ( i ) t, Old Provençal adreg, adret  literally, good, suitable (i.e., the good side of the mountain for vineyards, etc.)

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  1. ashleyMay 20, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I live in a valley so I'm going to use that, like, all the time now :P

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  2. Sarah CnossenMay 20, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Yes! Isn't it beautiful? I love words!

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