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English
- Oxford English Dictionary (subscription through ACPL)
- Online Etymology Dictionary
- Oxymoron List — "The Biggest Little List of Oxymorons Online"
Latin
Fun with Latin
FAQ for the Oxford English Dictionary folks
Answers to the most common questions sent in to the Oxford Word and Language Service team can be found at askoxford.com.
For example:
- What is the longest English word?
- Are there any English words containing the same letter three times in a row?
- Are there any words that rhyme with orange?
- What is the longest one-syllable English word?
- What is a split infinitive, and why should I avoid using one?
- What is the 'Oxford comma'?
- Does bimonthly mean 'twice a month' or 'every two months'?
- What comes after once, twice, thrice?
- Is a banana a fruit or a herb?
- What is the origin of the dollar sign ($)?
awc 2007-10-29 16:29:01
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