The First American Dictionary: Johnson or Webster?
Ammon Shea looks at who wrote the first American dictionary.
Ammon Shea looks at who wrote the first American dictionary.
The podictionary word of the week is “oxymoron”.
Anatoly looks at the origin of the word “chicanery.”
The podictionary word of the day is “honest”.
Anatoly Liberman looks at the story on the word “helpmeet.”
In the course of this month, two journalists have approached me with questions related to political scandals. My answers, neither of which has been printed in full, may perhaps interest the readers of our blog. They regarded the typicality of phrases such as Ponzi schemes, and using names as verbs.
Anatoly’s post has seasonal cheer.
Ammon Shea looks at expressions that use the word “shoe”.
The podictionary word of the week is philately.
Anatoly Liberman looks at the origins of the word “gibberish”.
The podictionary word of the week is “dashboard”.
Anatoly Liberman looks at the origins of words that look-alike.
The OED is popping up all over the place!
Ammon Shea wonders what makes an expert?
The podictionary word of the week is “spinster”.
Anatoly looks at the possible origins of the word “conundrum”.