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  2. Dictionary of American Regional English - Wikipedia

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    The first volume also includes 156 pages of introductory matter, with an extensive introduction, an explanation of DARE's regions and maps, an essay on how language changes, a guide to pronunciation, text of the questionnaire, and a list of informants (showing where and when they were interviewed, the community type, the person's age, sex, race ...

  3. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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    These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.

  4. List of kennings - Wikipedia

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    A kenning (Old English kenning [cʰɛnːiŋɡ], Modern Icelandic [cʰɛnːiŋk]) is a circumlocution, an ambiguous or roundabout figure of speech, used instead of an ordinary noun in Old Norse, Old English, and later Icelandic poetry.

  5. Glossary of American terms not widely used in the United ...

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    Words with specific American meanings that have different meanings in British English and/or additional meanings common to both dialects (e.g., pants, crib) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in British and American English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different ...

  6. American English regional vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    Historically, a number of everyday words and expressions used to be characteristic of different dialect areas of the United States, especially the North, the Midland, and the South; many of these terms spread from their area of origin and came to be used throughout the nation. Today many people use these different words for the same object ...

  7. 80 Spicy Truth or Dare Questions to Text On Your Next Night In

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    Suddenly, “dare” has a whole new meaning, and it’s hot as hell. Plus, the best thing about playing truth-or-dare is that you can take it to-go and play from wherever you are, virtually.

  8. List of English words of Old English origin - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of English words inherited and derived directly from the Old English stage of the language. This list also includes neologisms formed from Old English roots and/or particles in later forms of English, and words borrowed into other languages (e.g. French, Anglo-French, etc.) then borrowed back into English (e.g. bateau, chiffon, gourmet, nordic, etc.).

  9. 220 Best Truth or Dare Questions to Ask and Challenge Your ...

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    Enter truth or dare, one of the greatest games for best friends and strangers alike. There’s always something more to learn about a person, and intimate truth questions prompt a deeper connection.