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Thesaurus Linguae Latinae. A modern english thesaurus. A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms ...
Susning.nu free Swedish online dictionary, opened 2001, now defunct; Svenska Akademiens ordbok Swedish dictionary; Van Dale dictionary of the Dutch language; William Whitaker's Words Latin dictionary; Woordenboek der Nederlandsche Taal dictionary of the Dutch language (free registration required) Yeminlisozluk Turkish translators' dictionary
Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
A male name (uncommon in the UK). A shortening of the female name Jessica (usually spelled "Jessie"). jock a Scotsman (slang) a Scottish private soldier (slang) (UK: squaddie) slang term for an athlete slang term for the undergarment called an athletic supporter or jockstrap: joint piece of meat for carving *
These are lists of people. ... Lists of people by name (5 C, 8 P) Lists of people by nationality (198 C, 19 P) Lists of people by occupation (44 C, 108 P)
This category is for lists of (notable) people with a particular given name. See also: Category:Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Pages in category "Lists of people by given name"
Synonyms often express a nuance of meaning or are used in different registers of speech or writing. Various technical domains may employ synonyms to convey precise technical nuances. Some writers avoid repeating the same word in close proximity, and prefer to use synonyms: this is called elegant variation. Many modern style guides criticize this.
This category contains lists of people by name. See also: Category:Human name disambiguation pages. Subcategories.