News for November, 2010

Ageist to Zedonk: 251 words the Daily Telegraph coined

The Times claims lead in OED influence

The latest update of the OED is published today.

Don't make a silly point: learn the language of cricket

The much-anticipated 2010-11 Ashes cricket test between England and Australia has just got underway in Brisbane…

The ‘first thanksgiving’ celebration is widely regarded as having taken place at Plymouth Colony in 1621.

Or as they used to say, buckle (1693), conubiate (1814), or—even—join giblets (1681).

Harry Potter is back in the hallows.

Monopoly is 75

90th anniversary of the London cenotaph