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Appletons' Journal

Appletons' Journal (1869–1881).
The 881st most frequently quoted source in the OED, with a total of 551 quotations (about 0.01% of all OED quotations).

Total number of quotations551Find quotations
Quotations providing first evidence of a word47Find quotations
Quotations providing first evidence of a particular meaning150Find quotations
LemmaDefinitionDate
animisticOf or belonging to animism or animists.1869Go To Quotation
celloist= cellist n.1870Go To Quotation
chrismon= chi-rho n.1872Go To Quotation
Hippocratizeintr. To follow or imitate Hippocrates.1869Go To Quotation
horizontalnessThe quality of being horizontal; horizontality.1869Go To Quotation
kissyAmorous, affectionate, sentimental; that invites kissing; characterized by or given to kissing.1873Go To Quotation
maillotA pair of tights, esp. as worn by ballet dancers and circus artistes.1876Go To Quotation
mari complaisantA husband tolerant of his wife's adultery.1877Go To Quotation
massierA student elected from among those at a French artist's studio to be the treasurer, administrator, and supervisor of the group.1875Go To Quotation
master cardBridge and Whist. A card that cannot be beaten unless it is trumped.1872Go To Quotation
mazagranIced black coffee laced with brandy or rum, traditionally served in an earthenware goblet and drunk through a straw.1871Go To Quotation
meriendaIn Spanish-speaking contexts: a light meal, esp. one taken in the afternoon.1880Go To Quotation
millimetricOf the order of a millimetre in length or thickness; relating to or…1873Go To Quotation
Mintonattrib. Designating pottery made at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, from 1793 onwards, by Thomas Minton and his successors.1871Go To Quotation
misappropriate= inappropriate adj.1878Go To Quotation
mistresshoodThe condition or status of a mistress of a household.1872Go To Quotation
MittagessenIn Germany: a midday meal; lunch.1876Go To Quotation
MolièresqueOf, relating to, or characteristic of Molière or his comedies; farcical or satirical in the style of Molière.1875Go To Quotation
MonacanOf or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants.1873Go To Quotation
music dramaAn opera whose style and structure are governed by considerations of dramatic…1874Go To Quotation
near-sightedlyIn a near-sighted manner; short-sightedly. Also fig.1871Go To Quotation
nicht wahrIn interrogative contexts (esp. amongst German-speakers): ‘Is it not true?’; ‘Isn't that so?’ Cf. n'est-ce pas phr.1871Go To Quotation
nightclubA club or similar establishment that is open at night, usually for drinking, dancing…1871Go To Quotation
non-ownershipThe fact or condition of not being an owner.1875Go To Quotation
non-specialistA person who is not a specialist.1874Go To Quotation
noviaIn Spain and Spanish-speaking countries and amongst Hispanic Americans: a girlfriend, a fiancée; a bride. Cf. novio n.1874Go To Quotation
operette= operetta n. Also in extended use.1871Go To Quotation
orrightAll right, fine, certainly: an expression of acquiescence, assent or acknowledgement.1874Go To Quotation
over-insuredHaving excessive insurance cover. Usu. in pass.1873Go To Quotation
padellaIn Italy: a shallow metal pan or earthenware dish; a frying pan.1874Go To Quotation
paedologyThe study of the growth and (esp. mental, social, or educational) development of children; child psychology.1870Go To Quotation
passivismThe quality or condition of being passive; a passive attitude or way of behaving; esp.…1872Go To Quotation
paternalismThe policy or practice of restricting the freedoms and responsibilities of…1873Go To Quotation
penworkerA person who works with or is skilled in using a pen; a writer. Cf. pen-pusher n.1876Go To Quotation
petroleurA person who uses petrol to set fire to a building or other property. Cf. petroleuse n.1875Go To Quotation
photometrician= photometrist n.1869Go To Quotation
Pilsen= Pilsner n.1875Go To Quotation
PintschUsed attrib. and in the genitive with reference to an oil-gas obtained from shale oil…1874Go To Quotation
plumeau= duvet n. 1.1875Go To Quotation
preeningThat preens (in various senses of preen v.); esp. self-congratulatory, vain.1872Go To Quotation
prefacingThat prefaces or precedes; introductory.1877Go To Quotation
prefectualOf or relating to a prefect; = prefectorial adj. Cf. prefectural adj.1873Go To Quotation
purveyalThe action of purveying or supplying; the provision of something; = purveyance n. 5a.1877Go To Quotation
pushableCapable of being pushed (in various senses of the verb).1871Go To Quotation
rainbowfishAny of various small, brightly coloured freshwater fishes, several of which are popular…1872Go To Quotation
ramshacklenessThe quality or state of being ramshackle.1873Go To Quotation
Rembrandtian= Rembrandtesque adj.1881Go To Quotation

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