Between Dodge and Kitsch
Anatoly Liberman looks at the words “dodge” and “kitsch”.
Fool – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “fool”.
Defining Easter
A look at Easter-related terms in the Oxford Dictionary of the Bible.
Monthly Gleanings: March 2010
Anatoly Liberman answers questions.
Innuendo – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “innuendo”.
A Postscript to the Series on Unpleasant People: Humbug
Anatoly Liberman looks at the word “humbug”.
Mascot – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “mascot”.
Unpleasant People
Part 3: Swindler
For the third part of his Unpleasant People series, Anatoly Liberman discusses the recent origins of the word swindler.
Role – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “role.”
Unpleasant People. Part 2: Scoundrel
In this post, the second part in his Unpleasant People series, Anatoly Liberman considers the word “Scoundrel.”
What Is It You Do?
Alexandra D’Arcy explains what she does.
Limerick – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “limerick”.
Michael Foot in Quotations
Following yesterday’s sad news that Michael Foot, left wing firebrand, passionate campaigner for nuclear disarmament, and former leader of the UK’s Labour party, has died at the age of 96, I today bring you some of his best quotations from the Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations.
Unpleasant People.
Part 1: Culprit
Anatoly Liberman discusses the word “culprit” as the first part of his Unpleasant People series.
Fantabulous Portmanteaus
Bryan Garner reflects on portmanteaus.
Bully – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “bully”.