Sky22d
10 Welsh terms added to Oxford English Dictionary
A selection of Welsh words and terms have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary as part of its ... the Welsh government has set itself a target of reaching a million Welsh speakers by ...
The New Zealand Herald22d
Waka jumper, mahi and chilly bin added to Oxford English Dictionary
The term “waka jumper” has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The colloquial phrase, which is used almost exclusively in New Zealand politics, is among several new words the ...
BBC22d
Ten Welsh words added to Oxford English Dictionary
Ten new Welsh words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, including the phrase ... Fans of the show cheered as Rob Brydon arrived on set in Barry dressed as his character Uncle Bryn.
The Conversation21d
From cauldrons to cardigans - the lurking prejudices behind the name ‘Granny’
The Oxford English Dictionary gives 29 “granny” compounds ... Current films, comics and games reveal another way words for women evolve. To set the scene, consider the fate of “witch ...
HowToGeek on MSN1d
Linux Comes With a Free Dictionary and It's More Useful Than You Think
Every Linux system comes with a dictionary file: a huge list of words in your language. This "words" file is useful for spell ...
Daily Mail23d
Oxford English Dictionary adds 'beery', 'boozeroo' and 'towel' (but not the one you think) to their ranks - so do you know what they mean?
The Oxford English Dictionary has announced the new slang terms that have been added to their ranks - from 'beery' to 'boozeroo'. The OED - which dates back to 1884 and is one of the famous ...
BBC22d
Welsh words twp and sglods in English dictionary
You can now raise a glass to 10 new Welsh words in the Oxford English Dictionary - including the phrase for cheers. Iechyd da, which means good health and is said before having a drink ...
Oxford Mail10d
Barton Park homes in Oxford set to become council housing
More than 350 affordable, rented homes in Oxford are set to become council housing. Oxford City Council is expected to approve the £33.4 million sale of 168 completed OX Place homes to the ...
Oxford Mail9d
French bakery in Oxford to reopen after sudden closure
A French bakery in Oxford city centre is to reopen after it closed suddenly. The patisserie in the High Street close to Carfax sold French bread, cakes, pastries and coffee and closed suddenly in ...
Sun Journal19d
Oxford Hills validates third school budget proposal, district vote set for Oct. 8
Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. PARIS — More than 100 Oxford Hills residents attended Maine School Administrative District 17’s latest budget ...
BBC22d
Ten Welsh words added to Oxford English Dictionary
Ten new Welsh words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, including the phrase for cheers. The BBC's Harriet Morgan looks at some of the new words and their pronunciation. They also ...