I’m surprised. Merriam-Webster is usually the Urban Dictionary of print dictionaries. I’d have more expected them to change their definition because “muh common usage.”
also common usage is what defines words; that has nothing to do with MW. that’s how language works. i can’t believe there are still prescriptionists in this century.
I’m surprised. Merriam-Webster is usually the Urban Dictionary of print dictionaries. I’d have more expected them to change their definition because “muh common usage.”
Hacks. OED or death.
etymology has nothing to do with common usage.
also common usage is what defines words; that has nothing to do with MW. that’s how language works. i can’t believe there are still prescriptionists in this century.
I love that there are strong opinions like this out there for dictionaries.
You’ve convinced me. I’m ride or die for OED now too.
Hopefully you’re an “Oxford comma, ride or die”, too.
I do like that vampire weekend song.