What is Earnest?
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(adj.) from Old English: "rise to the attack", "readiness for battle" (mindset for same). Earlier associated with the will - "resolve", "eagerness", in less militarised times tending to "dignity", "solemnity",
John's earnest wish was to enable access to pure water for all.
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Sarcastic agreement, meant to convey disagreement.
"John Kerry is a statesman."
"Yeah, right!"..
