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The Raven

Professional editor with expertise in etymology, lexicography, and dictionary construction. I specialize in American vocabulary and usage circa 1925-1965, which I consider to be a period of exceptional quality in American literature.

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30 What are the similarities and differences between “irony” and “sarcasm”? May 23 '11
27 Using “utilize” instead of “use”? Apr 7 '11
21 What is the proper way of using triple dots and spaces before/after them? May 20 '11
20 Should I use 10 cent words or $2 words? May 10 '11
19 What is the opposite of procrastination in one word? Mar 1 '12
18 A murder of crows? Apr 16 '11
18 Are greetings and salutations redundant in an e-mail? Mar 28 '11
17 Is there any difference in meaning between “faith” and “blind faith”? Apr 13 '11
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