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New words in the Oxford Dictionary of English 2003-08-21(Includes the word blog!) (PDF)

New words in the Oxford Dictionary of English 2003-08-21(Includes the word blog!) (PDF)

Okay, I admit that this is really word-geeky, but this thing is really fascinating. But of particular note, in my opinion, is inclusion of the word "blog." I'm still reading, though, so there may be other cool things in there, too.

Accordion!?

Oh, damnit, I've been spelling accordion wrong for the last couple of years, and no one told me that it was spelled accordion and not accordian!? Some friends you all are. ;-)