The bitee bit
Article Abstract:
The English language possesses a useful mechanism to create nouns from verbs by adding the suffix '-er,' yet many new words are formed with the passive suffix '-ee.' This suffix, which came from the French, now applies even to active words, such as 'returnee.'
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Let me off, I'm a shopaholic
Article Abstract:
There is still uncertainty in UK law regarding what causes of criminal behaviour can be used as mitigation. It is argued that care should be taken in allowing addictive disorders to be presented as mitigation.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Naturheil-Praxis Heute: Lehrbuch und Atlas
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Publication Name: Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 1465-3753
Year: 2003
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