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Comparing and Arguing About Dictionaries

Posted by Grant Barrett on September 7, 2012 · 2 Comments

heritage artist

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Pennsylvania tuxedo

Posted by Grant Barrett on September 9, 2007 · Add Comment

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flapping track

Posted by Grant Barrett on January 8, 2007 · Add Comment

flapping track n.— «Flapping tracks is the term used to describe independent greyhound racing tracks which are legal and licensed to a local authority.» —“Battle to save greyhound heritage” by Harold Heys This is Lancashire (Blackburn, United Kingdom) Jan. 4, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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bitch hook

Posted by Grant Barrett on November 7, 2005 · Add Comment

bitch hook n.— «When I get 15 to 20 people on the bob-sled, it really tends to push them downhill. I did hear about a chain you throw under the runners (with a bitch hook?).» —“Bob-sled brakes” by Ted Rural Heritage—Front Porch Dec. 28, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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balik-bayan

Posted by Grant Barrett on November 11, 2004 · Add Comment

balik-bayan n.— «During the holiday season, FASA will send Balik-Bayan—translated as “Return Home”—boxes to the Philippines providing children with food, clothes and toiletries.» —“FASA heritage dinner honors ethnic and cultural diversity” by Mary Andom in Western Washington Univ. Western Front Online (Bellingham, Wash.) Nov. 9, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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