Lieutenant – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “lieutenant”.
Wednesday’s Father
Anatoly looks at the origin of the word “Wednesday”.
Word Window: Week Eleven
The word in our window this week is…
Star Trek terminology
The 11th Star Trek film is opening this Friday, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve already bought my ticket. It’s a reboot of the original, meaning more James Tiberius Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the gang. It’s enough to make me jump up and down in excitement – and not just for terminology.
Miniature – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “miniature”.
I Say Draft, You Say Draught, Or, The Oddest English Spellings (Part 13)
Anatoly analyzes some interesting differences in spelling and pronunciation between American and British English.
Oxford’s Word Window: Week Ten
The word in Oxford’s window this week is…
Unloved Books
Ammon wonders about the future of books.
Embarrass – Podictionary Word of the Day
The Podictionary word of the day is “Embarrass”.
Monthly Gleanings: April 2009
Anatoly answers questions.
Oxford’s Word Window: Week Nine
What is in Oxford’s Word Window this week?
Leaps of Faith: Or Word Myths
Marc, our intern, learns a personal lesson from Word Myths.
First Contact
How would you communicate with an alien? A look at how Science Fiction authors tackled the problem.
Counting words
How many words are in the English language?
Crass – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “crass”.
The Oxford Etymologist Looks at Race, Class and Sex (but not Gender), or, Beating a Willing Horse
Anatoly investigates the origin of the word ‘race.’