DT GK 1ix07

[Strix]

Very friendly though I am not sure I like 48d which is an American use of the word according to the complete Oxford dictionary, and will not be found with that definition in either Chambers or Collins.

[sarumite]

No I found it surprising that it's not shown in Chambers, although it is specified in several others including on-line encarta, where it indicates it as a "dated" word ...........

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/diction ary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861727241

[sincnoel]

are we to assume (as i suspect) that kate now is using encarta rather than chambers as MM did?

[Strix]

I've trying for ages to work out which dictionary is being used for the GK. It certainly is neither Chambers nor Collins. I try not to use online sources - well, it is more of a personal challenge than just dialling up answers! The answer of "rat" was one which shows a very American source. The horse world here, i.e. UK, uses many archaic phrases, many of which are not in modern dictionaries. In horse showing, particularly side saddle, they wear this false "bun" under their veils and hats and it is NOT known as a "rat". So go get an American dictionary or implore KM to use a British dictionary!!!!!

[prickles]

Re Strix and the word "rat". this was a pad to roll the front of the hair round to make it higher. A bun was something at the back of the head. I know cos my mother told me!