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  1. 'Tis true! RT @OEDonline Did you know that the word checkmate in chess comes from the Persian phrase 'shāh māt', meaning 'the king is dead'? about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. Did you know that the word 'grenade' derives from the French/Spanish terms for pomegranate, due to its shape? oxford.ly/NnDYQx about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck
  3. Do you know any Darby and Joans? oxford.ly/NnCdTp (A devoted old married couple - see the interesting etymology.) about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck
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  5. As we prepare to jubilate this weekend, here's a post on quotations from the British monarchy past and present oxford.ly/KlhfGJ #jubilee about 8 hours ago via TweetDeck
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  8. Time's up! The definition of #gallimaufry is 1) a confused jumble or medley of things. oxford.ly/NnvybT 5 lucky winners coming up. about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
  9. Tweet us your answer in the next 60 minutes (by 1pm BST) and 5 winners will be chosen at random. Good luck! #gallimaufry about 10 hours ago via TweetDeck
  10. Q: What's our definition of #gallimaufry? 1) a confused jumble or medley of things 2) a typical English breakfast 3) a Dutch cargo boat? about 10 hours ago via TweetDeck
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  12. As it's Friday, we'd like to treat 5 lucky followers to a copy of 'Gallimaufry' by @wwwordseditor Michael Quinion about 10 hours ago via TweetDeck
  13. Word of the Day: shenanigans: secret or dishonest activity or manoeuvring... oxford.ly/M3EG5A about 18 hours ago via twitterfeed
  14. In case you missed it earlier... Word of the Day: eviternity: eternal existence... oxford.ly/LVx0Cw about 24 hours ago via TweetDeck
  15. Is there a name for the dot above the letters i and j? Find out here: oxford.ly/KMRyfk 12:45 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
  16. The influence of royalty on the English language, from margherita pizza to corduroy trousers... oxford.ly/JOQ6N9 #jubilee 12:00 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
  17. All word mavens MUST know the meaning of this word! oxford.ly/KMMJ5L 11:14 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
  18. New royal-themed crossword for your mental delectation: oxford.ly/s4JWLB #jubilee 9:00 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
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