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Is "startlement" a word?
I have always thought that startlement is a word in the lexicon. But one day when I was writing in a google doc, I saw it underlined like a typo. I googled it to see if it was indeed a word, or a ...
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What is the etymology of the word “basic” as used in current slang? [duplicate]
For those not familiar with the term, it is used mainly by teens and 20-somethings.
The definition can be found at Urban Dictionary (look at definitions 1 and 3).
Specifically, I am not talking ...
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What word can I use instead of "tomorrow" that is not connected with the idea of the rising sun?
I'm working on a novel while trying to take into account the historical context surrounding it. It begins in 1140 AD, so the characters would use Old English, Latin, Old French, and other similar ...
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