Dictionaries of the Scots Language defines one usage of stave as: “To sprain, bruise or contuse a joint of the body”. And in his ...

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Louise Minchin answers our burning questions, what is he reading, what book would he take to a desert island, what gave him ...

Taylor Swift has leveled up from superstar status to full-on cultural icon, leaving even the dictionary somewhat inadequate.

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The Tory Party may have been roundly defeated, but its ability to deliver mad and sinister moments lives on, with Liz Truss, ...

Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island's powerful language – and its complex history.

The Robert Jenrick campaign handed out hats bearing a very rude slogan at the Tory conference - and it's fair to say the ...

Today Merriam-Webster announced the addition of 200 new words and definitions to its iconic dictionary – maybe not a beach read, but worthy of a For You page and nearly as irresistible as street corn.

The Tory leadership frontrunner has a raft of merchandise available at the Tories' annual conference in Birmingham - and one ...