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- This word means "government by women." It comes from the Greek gynē, meaning "woman," and -archy, meaning "rule" or "government" — the same ending found in words like "monarchy" or "anarchy." Which word should we feature next?
- Losing my favorite sandals felt like small beer once my new puppy curled up beside me. 🐾 Today's #WordOfTheDay means "something of little importance." Historically, small beer referred to a very weak beer, which eventually made the phrase a metaphor for trivial matters. What’s



