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The Oxford English Dictionary and The New Words

The Oxford English Dictionary and The New Words. Department of Education, 99102023, Jean. Introduction of The Oxford English Dictionary. The origin Being updated four times a year The words are never deleted. A new word which was used over ten years may be added to the dictionary.

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The Oxford English Dictionary and The New Words

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  1. The Oxford English Dictionary and The New Words Department of Education, 99102023, Jean

  2. Introduction of The Oxford English Dictionary • The origin • Being updated four times a year • The words are never deleted. • A new word which was used over ten years may be added to the dictionary.

  3. Interesting New words in June 2013 • Dad dancing • Tweet • Epic • Flash mob

  4. Interesting New words in December 2013 • Nappy valley • Emoji

  5. Interesting New words in March2014 • Bestie • Beatboxer • Crap shoot • Empath

  6. The next update will be added to the dictionary in June. • Write down the words which you think will/should be updated, and explain why? • http://www.oed.com/

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