Saturday, September 24, 2011

Speaking of trees, umbrage

So, umbrage, in addition to meaning offense or displeasure, also refers to shade or shadow as well. As in the shade cast by the leaves of a tree.

'He ducked into the umbrage of an expansive willow and avoided the searching eyes of the fiery beast as it swooped overhead.'


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