Archive for the 'Reference' Category

Garner’s Usage Tip of the Day: Jingoist v. Jingo

Is it “jingo” or “jingoist”?

Climax – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “climax”.

 
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The Haberdasher Displays His Wares and Escapes

Anatoly looks at the word “haberdasher”.

Unalaska, Alaska

Ben considers moving to Alaska.

Architecting a Verb?

Ammon reflects on last weekend’s NYTBR.

Anathema – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “Anathema.”

 
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American Nicknames Part 2: Hoosier

Anatoly looks at the nickname “Hoosier”.

Inside Oxford: Questions for Casper Grathwohl

A few questions for Casper Grathwohl.

Challenge Oxford!

Test your wordpower against Oxford’s experts.

Kowloon Peninsula, China

Ben’s Place of the Week is Kowloon Peninsula, China.

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