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What word defines a category suited for both header and footer?
Awarded May 16, 2011 at 2:47
What's the etymology of the noun "temper tantrum"?
Awarded May 11, 2011 at 12:34
Where is "pejorative" pronounced " ˈpejəˌrātiv"?
Awarded Apr 22, 2011 at 14:27
"Would" with a present meaning—is this correct?
Awarded Apr 14, 2011 at 13:26
Why do we say "[expletive] ALL" for "nothing"?
Awarded Apr 12, 2011 at 3:26
Etymology of reduplicative compound "nitty-gritty"
Awarded Apr 4, 2011 at 22:09
What is the lexical class of the word 'worth' when used in a sentence like "Is this apple worth $3?"
Awarded Apr 4, 2011 at 19:19
What is the historical process by which words formerly considered vulgar become simply rude words?
Awarded Apr 4, 2011 at 15:54
Are there other idioms like "a stone's throw away" that both describe an activity and act as a measurement?
Awarded Mar 30, 2011 at 12:51
Proper use of "out to lunch", "out for lunch" and "out at lunch"
Awarded Mar 25, 2011 at 19:25
Is "wot wot" or "what-what" an authentic British expression? If it's supposed to be mocking, what is it mocking?
Awarded Mar 17, 2011 at 2:41
Has technology slowed or stopped the development of the core English language?
Awarded Mar 1, 2011 at 15:53
Question regarding the usage of "Bang"
Awarded Feb 23, 2011 at 8:45
Is technical copywriting jargon or style?
Awarded Feb 20, 2011 at 21:14
Is there a good substitute for the word "scarper" in American English?
Awarded Feb 17, 2011 at 14:39
"from one year to another" vs. "from a year to another"
Awarded Feb 15, 2011 at 13:03
Is -1 followed by a singular or plural noun?
Awarded Jan 31, 2011 at 15:43
What does 'Reno-era' policy mean?
Awarded Jan 28, 2011 at 23:57
How should foreign words (with foreign characters) be written in English text?
Awarded Jan 25, 2011 at 10:52
What method of counting puts Twelfth Night on January 6th?
Awarded Jan 22, 2011 at 15:32
When using online dictionaries to verify word meanings, do different geographical regions turn to different dictionaries?
Awarded Dec 15, 2010 at 14:13
Central Pennsylvanian English speakers: what are the limitations on the "needs washed" construction?
Awarded Dec 14, 2010 at 22:28
What's the difference between "harrowing" and "poignant"?
Awarded Dec 1, 2010 at 20:22
What is the meaning of 'That about covers it'?
Awarded Sep 30, 2010 at 0:44
Words with opposite meanings in different regions
Awarded Sep 10, 2010 at 0:04
What is the origin of British/Irish cinema names?
Awarded Aug 25, 2010 at 7:42
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