I had a conversation with Archibald today - during which he referred to me as "matronly" - because I had set up a desk for our new employee who is starting Monday. I know he really meant more "motherly" - and I told him so - and he retracted his statement.
But because I cannot help but beat a dead horse...
I sent him the following email (name changed to protect him, God knows why):
From: ae
To:Archibald Stab
Subject: My friend, the dictionary
Yep, I may have some lingering issues from Baltimore.
ae
But because I cannot help but beat a dead horse...
I sent him the following email (name changed to protect him, God knows why):
From: ae
To:Archibald Stab
Subject: My friend, the dictionary
Definition of MATRONLY
ma·tron
noun \ˈmā-trən\
Definition of MATRON
1a : a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social distinction
b : a woman who supervises women or children (as in a school or police station)
c : the chief officer in a women's organization
2: a female animal kept for breeding < Really, Stab?
Examples of MATRONLY
- She feared she was becoming a matronly old woman.
- She wore a matronly blue dress.
I think we can agree l lack the dignity, maturity and social distinction to be matronly. While I have a great many womanly, nurturing qualities, you’ll note that the example uses of the word are largely pejorative.
But you sure do know how to sweet talk a girl.
Yep, I may have some lingering issues from Baltimore.
ae
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