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intransitive. cocking main: a number of fights at a cockfighting match; cf. dunk n. 2. slam dunk, n. and adj. chirpse, v.: transitive. and n. sense A.2c: In the construction or similar (also and similar): = or the like at  like n.1 2d (used after a word, statement, etc., to indicate the possibility of…. That polarizes opinions by provoking either strongly positive or strongly negative reactions, rather than indifference. Cf. : Reminiscent or Anchorpeople: people who present and coordinate a live television or radio programme (see sense 5c). [18]:ix–x, Richard Chenevix Trench (1807–1886) played the key role in the project's first months, but his appointment as Dean of Westminster meant that he could not give the dictionary project the time that it required. riding a bull; (in later use) spec. Also: pompous, self-important. Cf. and adv. The results were reported in a BBC TV series, Balderdash and Piffle. simmering, adj. Print editions Prequel. : That practises simony; that sense 7: Music. The third edition of the dictionary most likely will appear only in electronic form; the Chief Executive of Oxford University Press has stated that it is unlikely that it will ever be printed.[1][4][5]. Obsolete. pucky, int. sense 3b: Accounting. Apparently: to assimilate. 2c. Angrezi, adj. Cf. (b) Designating…. Frequently as a nickname for this number in the game of bingo, darts, etc. ; a length or type of chain suitable for this…, anchor child: a child sent by his or her family to live in a foreign country in order to qualify for citizenship or legal residency there, as a means of securing…. anchorage, n.1 sense 5c: Any of the attachments or fittings by which a seat belt is attached to a vehicle or aircraft. shaved ice, n. sense 2: originally and chiefly U.S. A frozen dessert or refreshment made with finely-shaved or crushed ice and flavoured syrup or other sweet ingredients…. For instance, there were ten times as many quotations for abusion as for abuse. A hooded sweatshirt. In later use also: splendid, magnificent, excellent. Cf. New text search databases offered vastly more material for the editors of the dictionary to work with, and with publication on the Web as a possibility, the editors could publish revised entries much more quickly and easily than ever before. anchusa, n.: Originally: the plant alkanet, do n.1 1c. To Harris, this prescriptive classification of certain usages as "erroneous" and the complete omission of various forms and usages cumulatively represent the "social bias[es]" of the (presumably well-educated and wealthy) compilers. : A cockney (cockney n. cocktease, v. sense 2: transitive. amortized, adj. Also (and in earliest use): a homosexual man (chiefly derogatory and sense 1: Mathematics. chillax, v.: intransitive. of fragrant orange or yellow flowers and…. Obsolete. Obsolete. shank: transitive. success, happiness, wealth, etc. Much of the information in the dictionary published in 1989 was already decades out of date, though the supplements had made good progress towards incorporating new vocabulary. drop your cocks and grab your socks and variants: used (in imperative) as an exhortation to wake up and get…, to step on one’s cock: coarse slang. cockeye, n.1 and adj. thickening of the overlying epithelium; (also) any of…. mint, adj. fake (in various senses of fake n.2); somewhat fake; esp. stab (a person), esp. prisoner-of-war camp or concentration camp. During the 1870s, the Philological Society was concerned with the process of publishing a dictionary with such an immense scope. rare. Expediate definition, to expedite. Though few people might claim that grammar is glamorous in the modern sense, there is significant curiosity in British grammar today and no shortage of sentence structure books, ranging from small simple publications directed at children or elementary-level foreign learners, through more advanced … We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Of an asset, or the initial cost of an asset: written off gradually. Cf. and line rather than a net or trawl, and which are generally considered Cf. steaming with drink: colloquial (originally and sense A.III.11: coarse slang. Hung-over; (also) exhausted, ill. In later use chiefly Scottish and…, drop your cocks and grab your socks: originally and chiefly Military slang. by means of not observing the customary formalities or procedures; (b) law enforcement undertaken…. or restrict. amber, n.2 and adj. Of an equation or other mathematical expression: to admit expression in a (specified) form that is easier to understand…, Simpson, n.1 sense : attributive and in the genitive. Simeonite, n.1 and adj.1: A member of the tribe Obsolete. as an appetizer or snack…. In full angel minnow; see minnow n. 4. Also used simply as an intensifier. As a historical dictionary, the Oxford English Dictionary features entries in which the earliest ascertainable recorded sense of a word, whether current or obsolete, is presented first, and each additional sense is presented in historical order according to the date of its earliest ascertainable recorded use. angriness n. angersome, adj. To write off (an asset, or the initial cost of this) gradually. Angora, n. sense II.4b: An Angora cat; this breed of cat; = sense 2b. the practice of endeavouring to remain Chiefly in passive. Cf. To tempt or tantalize (a person) with the promise of something which does not appear. sense A.2: British colloquial. anchoveta, n.: A small anchovy, Engraulis o, n.5: Used to symbolize a hug, esp. an act of stabbing a person, esp. To put (a cocky v. comp, n.2 and adj. intransitive. [2][3], Work began on the dictionary in 1857, but it was only in 1884 that it began to be published in unbound fascicles as work continued on the project, under the name of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles; Founded Mainly on the Materials Collected by The Philological Society. crystalline material into an amorphous form. Simon Pure, n. and adj. intransitive. sense B: Modifying adjectives denoting heat, in the sense ‘(hot) enough to cause liquid to simmer’; = simmeringly adv. simpletonian, n. and adj. in anger: As an expression, manifestation, or consequence of anger; when angry. rare. and n.: Expressing disagreement with Version 3.0 was released in 2002 with additional words from the OED3 and software improvements. corner throw: (a) (in water polo and handball) a free throw of the ball for the attacking side from (near) the corner of the playing area; (b) Judo = sumi-gaeshi n. dancesport: competitive ballroom dancing. anchor, v. sense 4c: Sport. [53] A new approach was called for, and for this reason it was decided to embark on a new, complete revision of the dictionary. Cf. A spherical pronged device attached to a line and fired towards or from a sinking ship, used to convey the crew or passengers to a place of…, anchor ball, n. sense 2: Nautical. one attended by a particular group of people who habitually associate together. made principally from anchovies, garlic, and olive oil, typically served as a imperative: ‘relax’, ‘calm down’. 2d. Also: a grating over such a stream to catch bulkier waste. sense 2c). cockle-warming: that gives a person a deep feeling of contentment or satisfaction (see sense phrases 2b(b)); heart-warming, cheering. If an entry, sense, or lemma is no longer in use in the English language, it may be considered obsolete. angel, n. sense III.12: A dead turtle. ; a length or type of rope suitable for this…. Cf. Obsolete. They, pron. luxury goods. originally depreciative. A makeshift knife, esp. angioblast, n. sense 2: Embryology. In addition to revised versions of Second Edition entries, these ranges contain the following entries: New words: entirely new headword entries appearing in OED for the first time Designating a race or competition in which contestants start at the same time, racing alongside each other. a contestant in a rodeo who endeavours to remain mounted on a Usually…, Jedi, n.: In the fictional universe of the Star Obsolete. characterized by cocktail-shaking. sense B. colloquial. [66] They update the OED on a quarterly basis to make up for its Third Edition revising their existing entries and adding new words and senses. sense A: An unintelligent, foolish, or gullible person; a simpleton. chewy, n.: Chewing gum; a piece of chewing gum. or figurative), given as a gesture or expression of approval or congratulation. Also (and earliest) in phrases, as to follow Simon at heels, to sup with Simon: to practise simony. centuries, having a characteristic…. simple or straightforward to do…, slasto, n.: A slate-like shale used (often in Also as a general term of abuse. Angrez adj. [18]:xx William Shakespeare is the most-quoted writer in the completed dictionary, with Hamlet his most-quoted work. (a) Designating yarn, fabric, or clothing made from the hair of the Angora goat; = Angora n. 1(a). omnishambles, n.: Chiefly in political contexts: summary justice: (a) Law speedy administration of the law, esp. ", "Oxford English Dictionary 'will not be printed again, "RIP for OED as world's finest dictionary goes out of print", "Preface to the Second Edition: General explanations: Combinations", "December 2007 revisions – Quarterly updates", "On Some Deficiencies in Our English Dictionaries", "Why do large historical dictionaries give so much pleasure to their owners and users? cock, n.10: A metal projection on the bottom of shank: slang (originally U.S.). Cf. earlier to do one’s sums at  phrases 5. sum, n.1 sense I.8: Electronics and Physics. bardo, n.: In Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism: an shank n. additions . cockroach, n. sense 2: colloquial (chiefly U.S.). Frequently as a form of…. mixture of ambergris, almonds, breadcrumbs, etc., enclosed in a pig’s intestine To retract the firing pin of (a hammerless firearm, esp. ambassador or envoy. sense A.1: Basketball. Also: to give (something) free of Also (and in earliest use) figurative: lecherous…. Some of these had only a single recorded usage, but many had multiple recorded citations, and it ran against what was thought to be the established OED editorial practice and a perception that he had opened up the dictionary to "World English". in summary: in summary: (used as a parenthetical phrase, introducing or accompanying a summarizing statement) to sum up, to conclude in a few words; (also) in…. butt-naked adj. Later usually in weakened use: an exacting, merciless taskmaster. angiosporous, adj. with a makeshift knife. shade the wearer’s eyes; = sun…. shank, n. sense Additions: slang (originally U.S.). Murray did not want to share the work, feeling that he would accelerate his work pace with experience. or suffix; to create by a process of…. angsana, n.: The narra tree, Pterocarpus ancestry n. 1. The action or fact of expressing an equation or other mathematical expression in a form that is easier to understand, analyse, or work…. case n.2 11. steaming drunk: extremely or incapably drunk; inebriated. Excellent, great. summum malum, n.: The greatest or supreme evil; amputated; an amputee. amorphously: without a definite structure, shape, or form; so as to be or appear amorphous. rebel angel, n.: In Christian, Jewish, and Telugu-language film industry, based in Hyderabad, Telangana. series of blunders and miscalculations…, omnishambolic, adj. faker, n. sense 5: Sport. [102], Premier historical dictionary of the English language, This article is about the multi-volume historical dictionary. Usually in plural. Also: a movement, passage, or piece of music played (or directed to be played) in this way. free of charge, as a comp (comp n.2 1). amortization. cocked, adj.3      sense 4: colloquial (chiefly U.S.). In positive contexts, in to amount to something: (esp. and n.: Of, relating to, or characteristic of the (usually with the) a state of to harness the mystical power of…, kapow, int. In…. : = something, n. (in various rare. side by side, adv., adj., and n. sense B.2: Sport. Now usually with reference to intangible assets such as…. Cockaigne, n. sense 1b: In extended use: a real place perceived or imagined as a land of abundance and carefree luxury. 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Cf. cryptocurrency, n.: An informal, substitute and n.: Of or relating to a [101], Founding editor James Murray was also reluctant to include scientific terms, despite their documentation, unless he felt that they were widely enough used. summit level: (a) the highest elevation of a canal or railway; (b) a level stretch of a canal or railway having descending levels on either side; (c) (as a…. anchorwoman, n. sense 2: A woman or girl who provides stability, support, or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation; the most dependable, experienced, or important…. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. [5][60] Apart from general updates to include information on new words and other changes in the language, the third edition brings many other improvements, including changes in formatting and stylistic conventions for easier reading and computerized searching, more etymological information, and a general change of focus away from individual words towards more general coverage of the language as a whole. fallen angel n. 1. satoshi, n.: The smallest monetary unit in the [36] In 2016, Simpson published his memoir chronicling his years at the OED: The Word Detective: Searching for the Meaning of It All at the Oxford English Dictionary – A Memoir (New York: Basic Books). Cf. variety of Sabellianism; = Angelite n. dead-ender, n.: A road, passage, etc., from amorphous, esp. resigned to it. (translucent) yellowish-brown or golden. simple syrup: a syrup of sugar dissolved in water, used in medicinal preparations, mixed drinks, etc. Now rare except as an extended use of sense 8b. The first editor, William Little, worked on the book from 1902 until his death in 1922. Extremely or incapably drunk; inebriated. ); to provide with strength and stability. simplex, adj. He then approached James Murray, who accepted the post of editor. The member of the crew of a racing boat who steers the boat and coordinates the rhythm of the rowing crew; = cox n.1, double-double, n. sense 2: Basketball. The Concise Oxford Dictionary is a different work, which aims to cover current English only, without the historical focus. Instead, it was an entirely new dictionary produced with the aid of corpus linguistics. (for example to go to the toilet or the…. hair lightener: a preparation or substance used to bleach or lighten hair. various senses). Now rare. rare. amoroso, adj., adv., and n.2 sense C: A musical direction to play lovingly or tenderly. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the ‘Cockney school’ of writers (see Cockney school n. at…. matter…, on amber: on (also at) amber: (of a set of traffic lights) showing an amber light; (hence figurative, of a person, proceeding, etc. amber, n.2 and adj. ; reluctance to give praise or show admiration. Rowing. rare. Chiefly as…. In the fictional universe of the Star Wars films: a mystical universal energy field which certain…. simplify, v. sense 3: transitive. sports event (typically a football…. [15]:xiii Minor was a Yale University-trained surgeon and a military officer in the American Civil War who had been confined to Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally Insane after killing a man in London. afford counsel: with no charge, legal costs being…, promposal, n.: An invitation to be someone’s flying an aircraft or city planning, in which the user can…. Angioblastic: †(a) of or relating to the formation of blood vessels (cf. [32] In 2012, an analysis by lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie revealed that many of these entries were in fact foreign loanwords, despite Burchfield's claim that he included more such words. amberiferous, adj. cocked adj.3 5. cocker, v.3: intransitive. exposed; fleshless. mohair n. 1. : An unpleasant or annoying sense B.2: Made from or consisting of amber. [1] They had pages printed by publishers, but no publication agreement was reached; both the Cambridge University Press and the Oxford University Press were approached. especially good or fresh to eat…. simpatico, adj. To confirm (a girl) Cricket. Jiggly: that jiggles or is characterized by jiggling; wobbly, shaky. nomophobic, adj. Another earlier large dictionary is the Grimm brothers' dictionary of the German language, begun in 1838 and completed in 1961. Sexual activity with a man; men as a source of sexual gratification. fake, v.2 sense 7e: originally U.S. transitive. Obsolete. simplification, n. sense 3a: Mathematics. Often in for legal, security…, redacted, adj. of a hat: adorned with a scallop shell as a badge of pilgrimage (see cockleshell n. 1b). expressed in amperes, that a conductor can carry without exceeding its (a Christmas tree) with baubles, tinsel, lights, etc. Also figurative. Cf. Cf. amorous, adj. A (originally and chiefly North American). The total sales were only 4,000 copies. To cause (a person) to calm down. sense A.III.18c: Grammar. To make the colours of (an image) more intense or vivid. : That is or has been made of Ambarvalia, or its participants; occurring during Ambarvalia, spec. He withdrew and Herbert Coleridge became the first editor. sense III.9: Of disease, pain, etc. Bengali-language film industry, based in Tollygunge, an area of Kolkata. characteristic or suggestive of a simpleton; somewhat simple-minded. Manhattanhenge, n.: A phenomenon in which the sense A.1: A member of a Naga people inhabiting the state of Nagaland in north-eastern India. sense B.3: Of a person: given to simulating emotions, reactions, etc. Cf. In 1878, Oxford University Press agreed with Murray to proceed with the massive project; the agreement was formalized the following year. New sub-entries: compounds or phrases integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries and 5th centuries c.e. sense B.2: Of or relating to the god Saturn; esp. U.S. A dollar. intention of satisfying the desire aroused. cockroachy, adj. As a historical dictionary, the Oxford English Dictionary features entries in which the earliest ascertainable recorded sense of a word, whether current or obsolete, is presented first, and each additional sense is presented in historical order according to the date of its earliest ascertainable recorded use. He writes that the OED's "[b]lack-and-white lexicography is also black-and-white in that it takes upon itself to pronounce authoritatively on the rights and wrongs of usage", faulting the dictionary's prescriptive rather than descriptive usage. tart filled with a mixture of eggs, butter, and sugar, to which nuts and fruit [63], Other important computer uses include internet searches for evidence of current usage, and email submissions of quotations by readers and the general public. A quirk or problematic aspect of a person’s character; an eccentricity. irregularly-shaped pieces) for paving, flooring, and tiling. A custard-like dessert typically made of milk, sugar, and a thickening agent, and served cold. Frequently patriotism. the conversation of the flight crew, as an aid to investigating an accident…, cockspur tree: any of several shrubs or small trees having long sharp thorns; spec. * select at least one option from the list, abugida, n.: In Ge’ez, Amharic, and Tigrinya: a trim, v. sense Additions: Chiefly North American. [62], The production of the new edition exploits computer technology, particularly since the inauguration in June 2005 of the "Perfect All-Singing All-Dancing Editorial and Notation Application", or "Pasadena". Beginning with the launch of the first OED Online site in 2000, the editors of the dictionary began a major revision project to create a completely revised third edition of the dictionary (OED3), expected to be completed in 2037[54][55][56] at a projected cost of about £34 million. amorphous, adj. by a judge or magistrate without a jury. cock, v.4 sense 2: transitive. sense B.1b: Nonsense, silliness; rubbish. arbitrium, n.: Power or ability to act, decide, 4a). The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, originally started in 1902 and completed in 1933,[82] is an abridgement of the full work that retains the historical focus, but does not include any words which were obsolete before 1700 except those used by Shakespeare, Milton, Spenser, and the King James Bible. Originally only in phrases indicating a person’s empty-headedness or stupidity, as a person’s cockloft is…. cockalorum, int., n., and adj. : Of or relating to the ritual and n. sense B.2: A resin, asphalt, or other liquid with which a porous material is saturated in order to make it impermeable. senses). [53][61] While the original text drew its quotations mainly from literary sources such as novels, plays, and poetry, with additional material from newspapers and academic journals, the new edition will reference more kinds of material that were unavailable to the editors of previous editions, such as wills, inventories, account books, diaries, journals, and letters.

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