Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” performed by Leonard Cohen. My favorite performance of this song.
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- wet blanket, v. 17 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: wet blanket, v. To have a subduing or inhibiting effect on (a person or thing).
- aisling, n. 18 March 2023, 0:00OED WOTD: aisling, n. A type of allegorical poem in the Irish language, often serving as a vehicle for political or social comment, which depicts the poet's conversation with a spirit woman who is usually a personification of Ireland.
- philocomal, adj. 19 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: philocomal, adj. Of or relating to hairdressing; characterized by particular attention to the hair.
- wrinch, v.2 20 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: wrinch, v.2 In Bermudian English: to reprimand, rebuke, scold.
- popular beat combo, n. 21 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: popular beat combo, n. In humorous or ironic British use: a pop group.
- Sheng, n.3 and adj. 22 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: Sheng, n. A street language blending Swahili with elements from English and other languages, originating from Nairobi youth subculture…
- mammothrept, n. 23 March 2023, 0:00OED Word of the Day: mammothrept, n. A spoilt child; (usually figurative) a person of immature judgement.
- wet blanket, v. 17 March 2023, 0:00
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