Words out in the cold
Article Abstract:
'Glass ceiling,' 'stocking stuffer' and 'nose tackle' are among the terms left out of the new American Heritage Dictionary. A discussion of the origin of the term 'free lunch' and of the use of 'status' to mean sexual preference is included.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Ethnic cleansing
Article Abstract:
A discussion is presented of the origin of the use of the term 'ethnic cleansing' to mean racial extermination. An analysis of the use of 'shmush' to mean 'flatten' is included.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Get a life!
Article Abstract:
A discussion is presented on the origin and use of the expression 'Get a life!' The correct spelling of 'compellence' is also analyzed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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