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The meaning of words: Chick |
25 Apr 2006 |
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Having a man hold the door open for you could be seen as either polite, or chauvinist, depending on your views. Similarly, being called 'pet' or 'chick' can either rankle or please.
Susie Dent is a resident of Count Down's Dictionary Corner, and she also studies the origins of words at Oxford University Press. She took Lizz Pearson to the headquarters of OUP to look into the changing meanings of the word 'chick'.The meaning of words: QueenDisclaimer
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