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Word of the day: twonk

In contrast to the Urban Dictionary, the OED seems uncertain re the origin of the term – see below. Discuss?

QuaschningWhat is energiewende24/01/2019 - 13:54
What is energiewende and where does it come from? English is getting a new word as energiewende creeps in and cleans up. No, not energy for a Wendy house, but the turning point and transition to renewable energy without the cost of nuclear. The most concise word for this today comes from German, where the […]
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When you need a translation of a technical text or manual, what you really are looking for is a specialist expert in this field to do the job right. A serious translation ensures the accurate and usable rendering of descriptions and instructions into the target language, preventing time-consuming and expensive misunderstandings which could arise later. […]
A journey in language – cycling, TV, and then a degree12/12/2018 - 13:18
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