Kossacks have a history of stepping up when needed. We raised money for tents for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. We donated to the people on the Reservations in the aftermath of a devastating ice storm. We join Save the Whales, Save the Seals, Save the Rain Forrest.
You are needed once again. This time to Save the Words.
What happens when words fall out of favor or perhaps they didn’t catch on? They go to the discard pile. Someone monitors word usage. Some are deleted and some are added.
"That one on page 126 hasn’t been used much, we’ll have to watch that one." "Time to remove that word on page 276."
"Wow, "Socialist" has been used a lot this year. No danger of losing that word. Same with "Marxist." They aren’t being used correctly but at least they’re being used."
"Here’s a new one that’s used by the same people using "Socialist" and "Marxist" - "Libtard." I don’t know if that’s dictionary material."
So where is this discard pile of old words? The Oxford Dictionary has gathered the words together in one location called "Save the Words."
It’s easy to rescue a word and give it new life. At least for a day. It costs nothing but a little commitment. Just adopt the word that "speaks" to you. Amaze your friends and family with this new word.
Simply click on the link above. Some folks have already gotten there and they’re carrying their signs - "Save the Words" "Save the Words." Don’t you feel right at home?
Be sure to have your sound turned on so you can hear the words.
Now check this colorful display of words. Put your cursor in the frame but don’t be distracted by the words vying for your attention. Stay strong because the right word is there for you.
See an interesting word? How about "Thysiastery" or "Binoternary"? No? Keep looking. There’s one for you. Put your cursor outside the frame to get different words into the frame.
Want to know the meaning. Just click. When you find your word, fill out the adoption form. You are making a commitment to use the word to the best of your ability.
I found my word - "Retirant" - I’m a retirant. (a retiree not a retreaded tyrant)
Get started with your rescue by sharing your word here.