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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
In a word: Old, odd and uncommon words
Consider 'uhtceare,' though your doctor wouldn't recommend it: a seldom-seen Old English word meaning 'lying awake before dawn and worrying.'
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
In a word: Homer, war, woman and other words of 2022
'Partygate' — the goings-on by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ilk during the COVID-19 lockdown — was one word being considered by Collins Dictionary.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
In a word: More pet peeves for the new year
Famous bears, pesky S's, 360-degree turns and well-honed targets are in our sights this week. And the bead goes on.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
In a word: Unwrapping the origins of Christmas names
Christmas will soon be here, so what better time to take a look at some of the words associated with the holiday beginning with the big day itself?
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
In a word: Dorothy Parker: Sharp and cynical to the end
The writer and critic's troubles later in life provided more grist for her witty word mill.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
In a word: Dorothy Parker’s sharp tongue
The New York City writer and critic had a quick mind and pen, which she spared on no one, including herself.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
In a word: ‘Expresso,’ ‘ne’ and other nits worth picking
Misuse of the English language: The enormity of the problem is enormous.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2022
In a word: Ten-hut! Basic training for military slang
Take a look at some of the words and phrases that are supposedly being used by members of our armed forces – the ones that can be printed, anyway.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2022
In a word: Taking names, picking nits and going nucular
There are only so many deviations a wordsmith can handle before it's time to make a stand.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2022
In a word: Witty and wonderful word wonks
Alissa Wetherbee of Ellsworth, Maine, thinks (correctly, in my opinion) the word 'lumberjill' should appear in the dictionary right next to 'lumberjack.'
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