deesis

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈiːsɪs/(UK)

Definition of deesis

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

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noun

(rhetoric)A call to witness.
(rhetoric)A vehement expression of desire, as in "think of the children!" or requests preceded by "for God's sake".

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From Ancient Greek δέησις (déēsis, “entreaty, petition, want”), from δέω (déō, “lack, miss”), δέομαι (déomai, “beg”).

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