Etymological dictionary

I wish I could tell you that the older and tedious I get, the more I see the appeal of dictionaries. In truth, I was born old and boring, and I've always loved dictionaries. I am unable to escape their gravity - I open the…

The dictionary aims to be the first to accomplish the…

Susie Dent turns 30 in Countdown's Dictionary Corner, 'British TV's finest gig' Britain's best-known lexicographer, (what can you name) Susie Dent, is celebrating 30 years since she first joined Countdown today (June 29).The language expert…

Don't worry - we've got you covered. Chametz During the Passover, we refrain from eating entirely chametz. Literally defined as "yeast", the term chametz refers to products containing fermented cereals. Wheat, oats, rye, barley and…

The objective is to establish the relationship between Tamil and the Indo-European language family; Periyar's works will be published in 21 languages The objective is to establish the relationship between Tamil and the…

We deal so often in this chronicle with new words that infiltrate the French language - for better or for worse - that we tend to ignore those poor and unloved vocabulary gems of yesteryear that have fallen out of favor.Indeed, some words…

Jennifer (Nelson) Heinmiller, a 2003 graduate of Marysville High School, co-edited a Southern Appalachian Vernacular Dictionary with Dr. Michael B. Montgomery, Emeritus Professor Emeritus of English and Linguistics at the University from…

They let the dictionary define them as a person. Urban Dictionary is often seen as a sophomoric source for dirty words, but now bored social media users have tapped into the participatory glossary for something…

The House of Commons: When it was discovered that former Cabinet Minister Owen Paterson had violated lobbying rules and rules of conduct for MPs, the term "sleaze" was a linguistic slam-dunk à la both for the opposition and…

Background, virus, race, home truth, mask and triangle are the six words local artist Jane Birdsall-Lander used in her latest edition of the Poem Project Dictionary. In this project, Birdsall-Lander explores the…

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SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - November 3, 2021) His Royal Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme and Ruler of Sharjah Council, today launched the first 17 volumes of the ''…

Goetta is officially in the dictionary. May he reign for a long time.Photo: Hailey BollingerHere has CityBeat, we mince words and then we spit them out on you to read them. Based on some Merriam websterthe latest dictionary!--]}%-->…

The lexicographers working for Merriam-Webster are not word snobs. They understand better than anyone that the language is constantly changing, and even the silliest slang deserves a place in the…

If you don't spend most of your time on the internet, it can be difficult to keep up with the changing jargon of the digital age. Fortunately, the editors of Merriam webster have done the hard work of…

The Oxford English Dictionary is an institution almost 135 years old, but it is no better than recognizing distorted terminology once it enters the popular lexicon. Buttmunch, assfuck, and douchebaggery are…

Oxford University Press reported that the September dictionary update included 26 words related to Korean culture. SEOUL, Oct 7 (Korea Bizwire) - Some 20 new words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)!--div>…

** 100,000,000 users in 150 countries. **U-Dictionary is an efficient translation and dictionary app. Effortlessly translate texts, images or conversations in 108 languages. Get a translation instantly, whether you're learning a new…

"The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows" by John Koenig is a beautiful little book that will leave a melancholy taste on your tongue. It is a book which, by its definitions, defies its own definition. It will make you pay a little…

Ghost words have nothing to do with apparitions from another world, but they are enough to frighten lexicographers. Invented by the philologist Walter william skeat in 1886, ghost words were often the…

A word that was coined in central New York was added to the dictionary - for Words With Friends, that is.Mobile game company Zynga, Inc., announced Monday that it has added "orbisculate" to the in-game dictionary for its popular word game,…

SAN FRANCISCO - (COMMERCIAL THREAD)--Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that it has officially added the word "orbisculate" to the in-game dictionary of its hit mobile game,…

The teacher: a neat, graying beard, clear eyes, a loving, determined husband and father. The doctor: shaggy beard; often crazy eyes; plagued by terrible memories, hallucinations and guilt. The two men's parallel stories -…

Want to impress your friends and family with your amazing vocabulary? Does it matter if the words you throw up are actually meaningful? If so, I just have the site for you: This word does not exist.com, a unique webpage that uses AI…

The Merriam Webster Dictionary has developed a really neat tool that allows you to travel back in time to find out when certain words first appeared in print. Simply head to the Time Traveler page, enter a year, and see a list of words…

London: What do the words alcohol and "kohl" have in common? If we trace their origin, the word alcohol is derived from the Arabic “Al Kuhl”. This treasure trove of Arabic!--PSTYLE=WTX>…

By Anatoly Liberman When the title of a scientific article contains a general question (i.e. a question beginning with a verb), the author's answer is almost always "no" "Will people ever speak one language ? (No, they won't).…