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Why 'gigil' in the Oxford English Dictionary?
Of the many words in Philippine English that made it to the Oxford English Dictionary, nothing has probably received as much ...
Independent.ie on MSN15d
Spice bag, morto, blaa and class among Irish terms added to Oxford English Dictionary
A number of Irish words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, including morto, spice bag and ludraman. The latest additions to the dictionary show how Irish “untranslatable” words have ...
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‘Dictionary Project’ returns to Johnson City Elementary School
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A yearly tradition returned to Johnson City Elementary School once again. The yearly tradition began in the school in 2004. The Johnson City Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge ...
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How to use a dictionary
A dictionary can help you to spell or understand any new words, so it is a fantastic tool to help you improve your English skills. Dictionaries can help you in your reading and writing ...
Free Malaysia Today on MSN14d
Oxford Dictionary welcomes nasi lemak, alamak, 10 other M’sian words
It says these words, while commonly used by English speakers, cannot be directly translated into any other language.