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Today's Words: Credo, Brume and Folderol

Credo (kree-doh) Noun a system of principles or beliefs More about Credo First used between 1150–1200. From Latin, it literally means “I believe.” credible  The first word of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds in Latin: “Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae…” Examples of Credo The company’s credo, “customer first,” guides every decision they make. She lived by the credo that hard work and perseverance would lead to success. Brume (broom) Noun mist; fog More about Brume First used in English between 1800–10. From the French for “fog” and Old French for “wintertime,” brume comes from the Latin bruma meaning “winter” and “winter solstice.” It’s a contraction of the word brevissima with the root brevis, “short,” referring to the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year. Examples of Brume She loved the way the brume settled over the fields, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere. The lighthouse’s beam cut through the brume, guiding ships safely to shor...