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Merriam-Webster goes old school with first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years

Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher which is headquartered in Springfield, just released an updated ...
HHJ Online

Enwheel the wagons! No more snollygosters in Merriam-Webster’s new dictionary!

They suggested I take a shot at trying to master the approximately 171,476 words currently floating around in space before I ...
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Merriam-Webster adds more than 5,000 new words to dictionary, including 'dad bod' and 'rizz'

Some of the 21st century's newest English words, including "rizz," "dad bod," and "photobomb," have been added to the latest edition of a well-known dictionary. Merriam-Webster, a leading American ...

Over 5,000 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary. From 'rizz' to 'dad bod'.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Over 5,000 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary. From 'rizz' to 'dad ...
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10 Facts About Webster’s Dictionary

October 16 is World Dictionary Day, marking the birthday of the great American lexicographer Noah Webster, who was born in what is now West Hartford, Connecticut, in 1758. Webster’s two-volume An ...