Word of the Day: Perquisite

You know that word that means you get goodies to go along with (usually) a job? We usually refer to it as a "perk."

Ha. Not so!

It's a perq! Short for perquisite.

From Mirriam-Webster:

per·qui·site
Pronunciation: 'p&r-kw&-z&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, property acquired by means other than inheritance, from Anglo-French perquisit, Medieval Latin perquisitum, from neuter of perquisitus, past participle of perquirere to purchase, acquire, from Latin, to search for thoroughly, from per- thoroughly + quaerere to seek
1 : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially : one expected or promised

That's your word lesson for today :)

~gigi

Comments

[Flo]

I'm a word freak, too. Love this!