#Oxford dictionary

[vox-anglosphere]

A witty comeback if there ever was one: J R R Tolkien to his editor

[justanechoflower]

Still choosing to keep your pesky pride, huh? Even with the marriage us askers held for you two? :3

[uwmspeccoll]

It’s Fine Press Friday!

In the spirit of Christmas’s arrival in three days, we present a small Christmas-themed book entitled An Alphabet of Christmas Words, published in 1966. The book is a dictionary of holiday terms, with corresponding illustrations. Entries were selected and edited from the Oxford English Dictionary by American writer Helen McKelvey Oakley (1906-2003), who explains that her “interest [in this project] lies in seeing how The Dictionary treats [each term].” The accompanying illustrations are by Ursula Suess (b. 1924), a graphic designer, calligrapher, and artist. Most recently, her art was shown in a 2022 solo exhibition at the Tubac Center of the Arts in Tubac, Arizona.

An Alphabet of Christmas Words was offset printed in Times Roman on Mohawk Superfine Text paper by Hallmark Lithographers Inc. in an edition of 360 copies, published by the Oxford University Press and designed by Ursula Suess and the press's art director and vice president John Begg (1903-1974). Also included with this book are two small season’s greetings cards from the press; one has Begg’s name printed on it and the other has “from Ursel and Mutti” inscribed in black ink.

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– Sarah S., Special Collections Graduate Intern

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

FYI, "gay" is also correctly defined as "own sex"-attracted, rather than referring to "gender" (opposite sex). Unclear if this was previously corrupted.

The fact this is even a thing is ridiculous but also indicative of where we are.

[bed-wed-behead-your-fave]

The definition of the word “dichotomy” from the Oxford English Dictionary

[this-is-me19]

Friendly reminder about Meditation

Some people think they cannot meditate; however, what many do not realize is it a skill.

The definition of skill, according to the Oxford dictionary:

the ability to do something well; expertise.

To do something well requires practice.

Also, it is completely normal to fall asleep meditating.

Recommendation: Breathing exercises that are meant for anxiety or learned as coping skills can be used to meditate.

[quaintrelledragicorn]

A vulgar word, well placed and said with just enough vigour, can express far more than its polite equivalent.

Pip Williams, Dictionary of Lost Words

photo: Annasofiapark on ig

[yemme]

Merriam-Webster and Oxford dictionary contemplating all strategies to add Big Dick Deviant into the dictionary in 2025...

[ajm8888]

[ellenhenryart]

(via "Rizz" Magnet for Sale by ellenhenry)

[thepastisalreadywritten]

4 December 2023

[wronggalaxy]

I'm clearly the coolest person on the planet/j

[queenalliadvypuss41]

Forlorn (adjective)~

1. pitifully, sad and abandoned or lonely.

"forlorn figures at bus stops"

2.(of an aim or endeavor) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless.

"a forlorn attempt to escape"

[same-pic-rick-roll]

The Oxford Dictionary disagrees with you.

I know adverbs are controversial, but "said softly" means something different than "whispered" and this is the hill I will die on.

[artisticmenace]

ok oxford dictionary. calm down.

[informationatlas]

Is it an Irish goodbye, a French exit, or "to leave the English way?"

You can do it Irish, Polish, English, or French. No matter the style, it feels just as good.

In the US, the “Irish exit” or “Irish goodbye” is a satisfying way to deal with pleasantry-overload: When it’s time to leave a party, make a beeline for the door. Don’t tell anyone; don’t thank the host; just get out of there. What you call this rejection of a polite farewell, however, depends on where you live.