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National Observer

The National Observer (U.S.; 1962–1977).
The 781st most frequently quoted source in the OED, with a total of 624 quotations (about 0.02% of all OED quotations).

Total number of quotations624Find quotations
Quotations providing first evidence of a word4Find quotations
Quotations providing first evidence of a particular meaning58Find quotations
LemmaDefinitionDate
beefaloA cross-bred livestock animal that is three-eighths bison and five-eighths domestic cow.1974Go To Quotation
recontrans. and intr. = reconnoitre v. Cf. recon n.1966Go To Quotation
SilvaUsed attrib. to denote the theory or methods devised by Silva to improve the functioning of one's mind.1971Go To Quotation
upratetrans. To raise to a higher standard, to upgrade; spec. to improve the performance…1965Go To Quotation

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