Is a book that gives Spanish translations for English words a dictionary?

Webster’s English Spanish Dictionary—Spanish/English Words in Alphabetical Order With Translations, Parts of Speech, Pronunciation, Definitions (224 pgs) (Spanish and English Edition)

Why was the Webster dictionary banned?

A Southern California school board has pulled the Merriam-Webster dictionary off its shelves after a parent complained about the entry “oral sex.” A Southern California school board has pulled the Merriam-Webster dictionary off its shelves after a parent complained about the entry “oral sex.”

Does Barnes and Noble have Spanish English Dictionary?

Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc., Paperback | Barnes & Noble®

Is Zaddy in the dictionary?

noun, plural zad·dies. Slang. an attractive man who is also stylish, charming, and self-confident: Both actors are the perfect hybrid of the two most holy things in this world: daddy and zaddy.

Is Merriam-Webster the same as Webster dictionary?

Other publishers may use the name Webster, but only Merriam-Webster products are backed by 150 years of accumulated knowledge and experience. The Merriam-Webster name is your assurance that a reference work carries the quality and authority of a company that has been publishing since 1831.

Why are dictionaries banned in California?

Dictionaries have been removed from classrooms in southern California schools after a parent complained about a child reading the definition for “oral sex”.

Is stupider a word?

Stupider and stupidest are real words in good standing. While there are many (contradictory) rules on comparative and superlative adjectives, there is no rule against stupider and stupidest, and the words have a long history of usage.

What dictionary does America use?

Dictionary by Merriam-Webster: America’s most-trusted online dictionary.

Is Oxford Dictionary reliable?

What is included in this English dictionary? Oxford’s English dictionaries are widely regarded as the world’s most authoritative sources on current English. This dictionary is regularly updated with evidence from one of the world’s largest lexical research programmes, and features over 350,000 words and phrases.

Why is the dictionary called Merriam-Webster?

In 1831, George and Charles Merriam founded the company as G & C Merriam Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1843, after Noah Webster died, the company bought the rights to An American Dictionary of the English Language from Webster’s estate. All Merriam-Webster dictionaries trace their lineage to this source.

Is Ain’t a real word?

The word ain’t is considered by many to be incorrect or “bad” English but it is common in the very informal speech of some people. It can be used to mean am not, are not, is not, have not, and has not.

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