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Politics : The Obama - Clinton Disaster -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: DuckTapeSunroof who wrote (28764)	4/7/2010 11:44:22 AM
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merriam-webster.com Main Entry: 1fix Pronunciation: \'fiksFunction: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fixus, past participle of figere to fasten; akin to Lithuanian dygti to sprout, break through Date: 14th century transitive verb 1 a : to make firm, stable, or stationary b : to give a permanent or final form to: as (1) : to change into a stable compound or available form <bacteria that fix nitrogen> (2) : to kill, harden, and preserve for microscopic study (3) : to make the image of (a photographic film) permanent by removing unused salts c : affix, attach 2 a : to hold or direct steadily <fixes his eyes on the horizon> b : to capture the attention of <fixed her with a stare> 3 a : to set or place definitely : establish b : to make an accurate determination of : discover <fixing our location on the chart> c : assign <fix the blame> 4 : to set in order : adjust 5 : to get ready : prepare <fix lunch> 6 a : repair, mend <fix the clock> b : restore, cure <the doctor fixed him up> c : spay, castrate 7 a : to get even with b : to influence the actions, outcome, or effect of by improper or illegal methods <the race had been fixed>