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James K
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Native speaker of British English. parkrunner: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/parkrunner/3257671/all/. Maths teacher in my spare time.

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What was "m(o)ustache" called before the term entered the English language?
Aug 23, 2017
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Is there a word or phrase that conveys that "this is a concept that you learn then discard once you become proficient"
Dec 4, 2022
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Can you correct this “old English” quote?
Jan 13, 2022
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Meaning of the phrase "if i may so say" in Newtons writing
Jun 4, 2020
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What is the etymology of "-cade" as in motorcade or cavalcade?
May 8, 2017
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Death in the saddle
Jun 8, 2024
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Which is more wet: ‘moist’ or ‘damp’?
Nov 29, 2015
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“Text from your phone asking me to meet.” Why is it "asking"?
Sep 4, 2015
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What's a good word to describe someone who is prone to sudden changes of mood?
Mar 14, 2023
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Weird question - is 'arrived' technically deponent?
May 20, 2023

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Why was the Economist model so sure Trump was going to lose compared to other models?
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Why do Indian reservations still exist in North America?
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You have the right to remain silent, but why?
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In the US why is nationalism equated with racism?
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Why is the British government so determined to arrest Julian Assange?