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