KANNUR: Compiling a dictionary is an arduous task that demands years of research, linguistic expertise, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy. Typically, it is a scholarly pursuit undertaken by ...

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Here he is, describing the straw that broke the camel’s back. “The Irish lexicographer Dinneen, considered in vacuo is, heaven knows, funny enough. He keeps standing on his head, denying ...