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What is the longest single world palindrome in the English language?
tattarrattat - the longest palindrome in the Oxford English Dictionary, coined by James Joyce in Ulysses for a knock on the door
What is the etymology of the word thing?
[Old English þing "assembly." From a prehistoric Germanic word meaning "time" (from the idea of an "appointed time"). The sense "unspecified object" evolved via "matter for discussion" and "matter."] Encarta ® World English Dictionary © & (P) 1998-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Samuel Johnson's influence on English language?
Johnson may well be the most celebrated lexicographer of English, but historians now know he didn't do as much as was suggested. Turns out, most of his assistants did the world of putting together "A Dictionary of the English Language."
Why is dictionary on a spelling list?
Because some of the idiots in this world don't know how to spell dictionary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the word with the most synonyms?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the word with the most meanings is set, with 430 senses listed in the 2nd edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989.
What is the best dictionary to buy?
If English Dictionary, the English Dictionary by World Book is great.
What is the world largest English to English dictionary?
The Oxford English Dictionary with more than 600,000 words is the largest English to English dictionary.
When to use while and when?
"While" refers to simultaneous (happening at the same time) events, actions. "When" can be any time. Note, British English users often use the word, "Whilst," which is not used by Americans; but they would still know what it meant. Again, see Encarta World English Dictionary.
What is on the ball?
"on the ball - aware of what is going on and quick to respond and take action (informal)"- Encarta ® World English Dictionary ©Basically to be alert and ready.
What is the name of no 1 dictionary in this world?
The Oxford English Dictionary is widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionaries in the English language.
Which is the world's biggest word in English dictionary?
The biggest word in English is " floccinaucinihilipilification" total 29Character
Can you download for free encarta world atlas 1998 edition?
No, you cannot legally download Encarta World Atlas 1998 for free as it is copyrighted software. You may be able to find used copies for sale online, but downloading it for free would likely be piracy.
What has the author David Bernard Guralnik written?
David Bernard Guralnik has written: 'The Macmillan students edition of the concise Webster's New world dictionary of the American language' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language, Lending library 'Webster's New World Dictionary, Concise Edition' 'Webster's New World dictionary of the American language' 'Webster's New World dictionary of the American language with student handbook' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language 'Webster's New World dictionary of the American language' -- subject(s): Americanisms, Dictionaries, English language
What is the world's biggest word in English dictionary?
Ans is "floccinaucinihilipilification" 29 character
How many word are in the English dictionary?
Answer:The Oxford English Dictionary was the largest dictionary in the world. It is composed of 20 volumes (weighing a combined 138 pounds). It contains 500,000 wordsIt has been said that the English Language contains more than 600,000 words, and it growing by around 700-800 words daily by the younger citizens.Which English dictionary do you mean?
What does the word rover stand for like in the mars rover?
A lot of questions have shown up here on WikiAnswers dealing with this term.Apparently, there are many for whom it's not a familiar term.Here's a perfect definition:"Wanderer. Somebody who wanders from place to place,never settling anywhere for long."(Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary, 1999, p. 1,564.)
What are facts about the Webster dictionary?
The Webster English dictionary is named after Noah Webster-the American who made his first dictionary, although the first person to make the dictionary is Dr. Samuel Johnson. It took him 27 years to complete
