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• Reference Services
• Oct. 07
• Issue: 216

Updates to the OED: Over 2,600 New and Revised Words

The latest alphabetical range in the Oxford English Dictionary to be revised is proter to purposive. It includes 2,785 new and revised entries and is released alongside new words and senses from across the alphabet.

With Halloween right around the corner, this set coincidentally includes the word pumpkin. In light of all of the recent movies about penguins, look out for the puffin to be a popular costume this season, to contrast the typical psychopath getup. Or, you could be provocative and dress as a protesting punk - you can even dress your pet pug in costume! At any rate, enjoy the holiday! Unless, of course, you’re contently puritanical…

For a full list, visit: http://www.oed.com/help/updates/proter-purposive.html.

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