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a reference book giving information about the meanings, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order
a wordbook of nautical slang
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Jacques Bailly took a razor blade to the dictionary in 1991, revolutionizing the mechanics of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025 -
Idaho’s state statute doesn’t define what a flag is, according to Ada County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lauren Montague, who said the office was relying on the Oxford dictionary definition.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2025
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Not only should it be added to the English lexicon, Dumbgerous Awards should be bestowed on an annual basis.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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Invest in language guardianship: Treat your brand’s lexicon like intellectual property (IP).—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Wordbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordbook. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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