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  2. List of English words with dual French and Old English ...

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    Generally, words coming from French often retain a higher register than words of Old English origin, and they are considered by some to be more posh, elaborate, sophisticated, or pretentious. However, there are exceptions: weep , groom and stone (from Old English) occupy a slightly higher register than cry , brush and rock (from French).

  3. Glossary of French words and expressions in English

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    well-chosen word(s), particularly a witty remark ("each bon mot which falls from his lips is analysed and filed away for posterity", The European Magazine, August 29 – September 4, 1996) bon vivant one who enjoys the good life, an epicurean. bon voyage lit. "good journey"; have a good trip! boudoir a woman's private dressing or sitting room ...

  4. Letters of Charles Dickens - Wikipedia

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    1938 saw the publication in three volumes of almost 6,000 of the letters, edited by Walter Dexter as part of the Nonesuch Edition of Dickens's Works. [23] This was an expensively-priced edition limited to 877 copies, and was therefore not easily accessible to the ordinary reader unless he had either ample means or access to a university library.

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    As the wife of a cowboy, Ree Drummond doesn't often use the word "fancy" when making dinner. She keeps things pretty rustic and family-friendly most of the time.

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    Bird Word Mahjongg. Solve mahjongg word puzzles in this solitaire word building game from the creators of Lost Island Mahjongg. With over 100 different puzzles and virtually unlimited letter ...

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    If you love Scrabble, you'll love the wonderful word game fun of Just Words. Play Just Words free online!

  8. The Meaning of Liff - Wikipedia

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    The book is a "dictionary of things that there aren't any words for yet". [2] Rather than inventing new words, Adams and Lloyd picked a number of existing place-names and assigned interesting meanings to them, [3] meanings that can be regarded as on the verge of social existence and ready to become recognisable entities.

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    See how many words you can spell in Scramble Words, a free online word game. ... Jigsaw: Life of Luxury. Play. Masque Publishing. Jigsaw: Mechanical Wonders.