Canadian English Dictionary
@cdndictionary
Canada's first new general dictionary of English in two decades. Developed by a not-for-profit consortium including @editorscanada, @ubc, and @queensu.
A banker, a writer, a clerk, All use this word in their work. Whether citing a line, Putting prices on signs, Or tracking a stock market quirk.
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Over time, many brand names have evolved into what we call genericized trademarks, where the brand name is used to reference the product itself, rather than the original manufacturer’s version.
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Red Green, handyman from the north, Made repairs with mainly one source. With a roll silver-grey, He’d just stick it and say, “Problem solved!” (It's a stop-gap, of course.)
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Smooth current hurries Slick glass ripples skim the stones Speed without tumult (Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles)
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Let’s play a game! Swap the words in these band names for synonyms and get our word of the week. Follow these examples: Arctic Monkeys > Polar Primates The Rolling Stones > The Tumbling Rocks Guns n Roses > Weapons n Flowers No Doubt > …?
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Does being back at work after the holidays make you feel queasy? Don't worry, you aren't the only one.
Listen to the song and guess this week’s #CEDWordOfTheWeek? Comment your guess below and check Wednesday’s post for the answer.
Is Canada 'maple washing' British spelling? @cdndictionary's John Chew joins @eliasmakos to explain: iheart.com/podcast/962-th…
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