Slur patrol
Article Abstract:
Some people overreact when trying to eliminate words that originate from ethnic slurs. The phrases 'to welch' and 'to Jew down,' are obviously offensive, but words such as 'gypped' no longer bring to mind the group being slurred. A discussion of the term 'American Indian' is also included.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Woe is not me
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Many scholars debate the meaning of the Shakespearian phrase "woe is me." Because of its incorrect grammar, some have thought it an abbreviation of "woe is unto me" or "woe is to me." But Shakespeare does not mince words, and probably meant "woe" as an adjective describing "me."
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Coordinates: the new location locution
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An analysis of the evolution of the use and meaning of the word coordinate is given. One current use is to describe the ways in which people can be reached. The use and origin of a phrase used by Pres Bush to describe the dress of Muslim women is also examined.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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