NPR

A new dictionary will document the lexicon of African American English

Black Americans have long contributed to the ways in which the English language is used, and now a new research project aims to compile the first Oxford Dictionary of African American English.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Gija language dictionary reflects rich culture, Warmun art and East Kimberley landscape

Gija elder Shirley Purdie likes the naughty words in her ancient language. She admits they can be used to keep misbehaving children in line. ''Funny sort of words … a bit sweary … that say, 'you're no ...
NPR

'The Liar's Dictionary' Is A Clever Delight For Language Lovers

Eley Williams tells the story of two word-mad characters who work for the same dictionary publisher 120 years apart. This novel is perfect for anyone who loves puns, crosswords and witty writing. This ...
The New York Times

Dorothy Casterline, Who Codified American Sign Language, Dies at 95

She collaborated with two professors at Gallaudet University on the first ASL dictionary, laying the groundwork for a flourishing in Deaf identity over the last 50 years. By Clay Risen Dorothy ...
The Independent

Interesting object: The creation of the first part of the Oxford English Dictionary was particularly arduous

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...