Definitions
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- noun An
ominous warning; aprediction of bad luck.
Etymologies
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From the Biblical story in the Book of Daniel; mysterious writing on the wall during King Belshazzar's feast points to the downfall of the Babylonian Empire.
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bilby commented on the word writing on the wall
*scribbles*
March 10, 2009
bilby commented on the word writing on the wall
No peeking! I'm not finished yet!
March 10, 2009
bilby commented on the word writing on the wall
*scribbles*
March 10, 2009
rolig commented on the word writing on the wall
Hurry up, Bilby! Others are waiting to use the loo!
March 10, 2009
bilby commented on the word writing on the wall
*packs up his graffiti kit in a used pizza box and runs away*
March 10, 2009