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Happy Thesaurus Day

My childhood friend, Jeff, and I used to read the dictionary when we were bored.  There was little else to do on hot, sultry summer afternoons in Lincoln, Nebraska or on winter days when a blizzard kept us out of … Continue reading

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American Dictionary Of The English Language Published

Webster’s Dictionary Of The English Language is the one common book used by students, scholars, journalists, and average Americans as the gold standard reference.  Ever since its first publication on April 14, 1828, its standardization and regularity have been a reliable … Continue reading

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