Why do Brits and Americans spell certain words differently? A colourful tale of dictionaries, politics, and national identity ensues here.
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Posts Tagged 'lexicon'
Colour or Color – How British And American Spelling Diverged
Published April 24, 2017 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: American, British, Dictionary, English, history, lexicography, lexicon, Linguistics, video
Words That Aren’t What You Think They Are [video]
Published May 6, 2015 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: bombast, Dictionary, eke out, just deserts, language, left in the lurch, lexicon, one fell swoop, sleight of hand, video, whet your appetite, words
Incredibly Interesting Stuff About 15 English Words
Published October 21, 2014 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: cabbaged, Dictionary, eighty-eight, four, happenchance, intransigence, lexicography, lexicon, lull, muzz, quadruplications, SWIMS, typewriter, uncopyrightable, wizard
According to Mental_floss –Let’s face it, some words are a lot more interesting than others. But then again, some words are secretly interesting—they might seem straightforward on the surface, but hidden behind them is some remarkable quirk or bizarre piece of trivia that sets them apart. Check out fifteen examples of words that are a lot more interesting than they seem.
Find out what is unusual about eighty-eight, happenchance, and more HERE.
The Last Person Who Speaks Wukchumni [video]
Published August 29, 2014 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: American Indian, dead language, Dictionary, history, language, lexicography, lexicon, Marie Wilcox, Native American language, video, Wukchumni, Yokuts
Forgotten English Words We Should Bring Back
Published May 30, 2014 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: crapulence, Dictionary, Groaning-cheese, lexicography, lexicon, obscure words, old English
The list includes the words crapulence and groaning-cheese (you won’t believe what that is).
