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Schmick new words added to Oxford Dictionaries Online

We’ve managed to spare a few femtoseconds in our busy schedule to add some schmick new words to Oxford Dictionaries Online. Whether you enjoy crafting, free running, or just surfing the Internet on your lappy, you’re sure to find something to interest you amongst the new additions. The world of computers and social networking continues [...]

Posted on: June 1 2011 | Comments: 6 | Categories: Word trends and new words | Tags: , , , ,

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