Archive for the 'Lexicography' Category

Geisha – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “geisha”.

 
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Dross, Dregs, Trash, and Other Important Substances
Part 3: Trash

Anatoly Liberman looks at the word “trash”.

Ode to a Prescriptivist

Introducing Alexandra D’Arcy.

Reptile – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “reptile”.

 
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Monthly Gleanings: January 2010

Anatoly answers questions.

Number – Podictionary Word of the Day

The Podictionary word of the week is “number”.

 
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Dross, Dregs, Trash, and Other Important Substances
Part 2: Dregs

Anatoly Liberman looks at the word “dregs”.

Brief – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “brief”.

 
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Dross, Dregs, Trash, and Other Important Substances
Part 1: Dross

Anatoly Liberman looks at the word “dross”.

Words Coined Backwards

A closer look at the word “ventilated”.

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