There are many names for a sandwich with meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato on a long bun. The Dictionary of American Regional English, whose fifth and final volume has just been published, can tell you where in the country it is called a hero, hoagie, sub, grinder or torpedo. We discuss the distinct local flavor that language can take on, and the work that has gone into documenting it. What are your favorite regional terms or expressions?
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A Dictionary of American Regional English: Forum | KQED
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Erin McKean redefines the dictionary
Is the beloved paper dictionary doomed to extinction? In this infectiously exuberant talk, leading lexicographer Erin McKean looks at the many ways today’s print dictionary is poised for transformation.
As the CEO and co-founder of new online dictionary Wordnik, Erin McKean is reshaping not just dictionaries, but how we interact with language itself.
http://www.ted.com/talks/erin_mckean_redefines_the_dictionary.html
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Dictionaries and Other Book-Shaped Objects: Erin McKean
A talk about dictionaries and books …and how the former may not be best suited for the latter.
From http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail3342.html
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