Words out in the cold

Article Abstract:

'Glass ceiling,' 'stocking stuffer' and 'nose tackle' are among the terms left out of the new American Heritage Dictionary. A discussion of the origin of the term 'free lunch' and of the use of 'status' to mean sexual preference is included.

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Ethnic cleansing

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A discussion is presented of the origin of the use of the term 'ethnic cleansing' to mean racial extermination. An analysis of the use of 'shmush' to mean 'flatten' is included.

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Get a life!

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A discussion is presented on the origin and use of the expression 'Get a life!' The correct spelling of 'compellence' is also analyzed.

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