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The Chaos - by Gerald Nolst Trenite
English Is a Silly Language
21 Reasons Why English is Hard to Learn
Signs "in English" from around the World
English
Howlers from around the World - from LearnEnglish.de
Engrish.com - English goofs and funnies
from Japan and other places
Army Air Forces Jargon & Acronyms
Computer
Jargon Dictionary
assembled by Jon Storm
Dictionary
of Management Jargon
by Bill Wieker
Chat
Jargon Dictionary
by Steve Grossman
American
Business Jargon Dictionary
Dictionary of American business jargon from above board to zilch, zip,
and zombie bonds.
Biographical
Dictionary
Covers notable men and women who have shaped the world from ancient times
to the present day.
Biography
Center
Multi-lingual biographical directory.
Bushido
Online
Encyclopedia exploring the history and philosophy of Bushido. Includes
its relation to Kung Fu, Karate, and Kobudo.
Dictionary
of Mountain Bike Slang
Expressions for the trail-savvy.
Dictionary
of Occupational Titles (DOT) Index
Alphabetical index to the revised fourth edition, 1991.
Dictionary
of Phrase and Fable
Gives the derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions,
and words that have a tale to tell.
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Glossary
of Social Science Computer & Social Science Data Terms
Includes terms which may be useful in managing data collections and providing
basic data services.
Hold'em
Poker Glossary
Slang, terms, and definitions for basic poker play.
Illustrated
Dictionary of Jewelry
Includes jewel terms, mineralogy, jewelry manufacturers, jewelry styles,
gemstone cuts, etc.
Jane's
Internet Defence Glossary
Thousands of defence related acronyms and abbreviations.
Movie
Terminology Glossary
Definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies,
film, acting, and cinemagoing.
Nonverbal
Dictionary
Gestures, signs, and body language cues, from adam's-apple-jump to zygomatic
smile.
ODLIS: Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science
Online
Film Dictionary
Reference for movie terms in foreign languages.
Pimbley's Dictionary of Heraldry
Poker
Dictionary
A lexicographic exploration of the popular card game.
Political
Dictionary
A non-partisan dictionary covering contemporary politics.
Samuel
Adams Beer Dictionary
From ale to zymurgy, the science of brewing.
Science
Fiction Citations
A project launched by the OED to find the earliest citations
and definitive meanings of sci-fi words. Users can submit examples of the
usage of these words.
Space
& Electronic Warfare Lexicon
A collection of technical terms, acronyms, mission areas, taxonomies,
and citations relating primarily to Naval electronic warfare and space warfare.
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