New words list June 2020

New words: entirely new headword entries appearing in OED for the first time
New sub-entries: compounds or phrases integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
New senses: new senses integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
Additions to unrevised entries: new senses, compounds, or phrases appended to the end of existing OED entries which have not yet been updated for the Third Edition

New word entries

Acheronian, adj.: “Of, relating to, or suggestive of the underworld of the ancient Greeks, or the mythical river Acheron (see Acheron n.); infernal, hellish; dark…”
A-game, n.: “One’s highest level of performance. Frequently in to bring one’s A-game: to perform at one’s peak; to do the best one possibly can.”
alkannin, n.: “A red colouring matter obtained from the root of certain plants of the family Boraginaceae, esp. alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), and used as a food…”
ambystomatid, adj. and n.: “Of or relating to the amphibian family Ambystomatidae (formerly Ambystomidae) and genus Ambystoma, which comprises the mole salamanders of North…” plus one more sense…
Anglosphere, n.: “Usually with the. English-speaking countries considered collectively; esp. the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand…” plus one more sense…
anighst, adv. and prep.: “Chiefly Scottish. Nigh; near; nearly; next. rare.” plus one more sense…
antennation, n.: “The action of an insect using its antennae to touch something, esp. (the antennae of) another insect; an instance of this.”
antitail, n.: “A luminous protuberance which appears to extend from a comet’s head towards the sun. Cf. tail n.1 2b.”
ar, int.: “Used to express a range of emotions or responses, esp. affirmation, assent, or agreement. Frequently in representations of rural speech.”
arr, int.: “In humorous representations of the speech of pirates: expressing approval, triumph, warning, etc.”
athleisure, n.: U.K. trademark “Casual, comfortable clothing or footwear designed to be suitable for both exercise and everyday wear. Frequently (and in earliest use) as a modifier.”
Atlanticism, n.: “A policy or principle of close military, economic, and political cooperation between Europe and North America, or a European and North American…”
Atlanticist, n. and adj.: “A supporter or advocate of close military, economic, and political cooperation between Europe and North America, or a European and North American…” and other senses…
bateau lit, n.: “A type of bed having a high, prow-shaped headboard and footboard; = lit bateau n.”
brewstered, adj.: “Wealthy, rich, very well off.”
bumfle, n.: “A wrinkle, pucker, or unattractive bulge in a piece of clothing, fabric, etc.”
bumfle, v.: “transitive. To cause (something) to bulge or swell; to puff up, plump up. Also with up or out.” and other senses…
bumfly, adj.: “Of clothing, fabric, etc.: rumpled, puckered; bulging. Of a person: wearing such clothing; untidy in appearance.”
buzzer beater, n.: “Basketball. A shot made in the last moment of a period of play, typically one at the very end of a game resulting in victory for the shooter’s team…” plus one more sense…
by-catch, n.: “A catch of unwanted fish and other marine animals trapped by fishing nets during commercial fishing for a different species. Also: the unintentional…”
de-extinction, n.: “The (proposed or imagined) revival of an extinct species, typically by cloning or selective breeding. Also: the (proposed) use of such methods to…”
demandeur, n.: “A party, esp. a country or bloc, that is the petitioner or supplicant in the negotiation of a legally binding agreement. Also as a modifier.” plus one more sense…
denialism, n.: “The policy or stance of denying the existence or reality of something, esp. something which is supported by the majority of scientific or historical…”
denialist, n. and adj.: “A person who denies the existence or reality of something, esp. something which is supported by the majority of scientific or historical evidence…” and other senses…
Dobson unit, n.: “A unit of measurement of the total amount of a trace gas in the atmosphere above a point on the earth’s surface, one Dobson unit being equivalent to…”
edit., n.1: “As a graphic abbreviation: = edition n. 1a.”
editionalize, v.: “transitive and intransitive. To produce (something) in various editions or versions; spec. to produce (a newspaper or its contents) in various…”
editionalized, adj.: “Produced in various editions or versions; spec. (of a newspaper, etc., or its content) produced in various editions which have been adapted for…”
editionalizing, n.: “The action or practice of producing a publication in editions; spec. the production of a newspaper, magazine, etc., in various editions in which the…”
editioned, adj.: “Of a work of art, esp. a print: reproduced as part of a limited set or series, with individual copies often numbered and signed by the artist in…”
editioning, n.: “Chiefly Printmaking. The process of reproducing a print or other work of art as part of a limited set or series, with individual copies often…” plus one more sense…
editorialism, n.: “An editorial opinion expressed about something, as contrasted with a simple factual report or account; editorial writing or commentary.”
editorialization, n.: “The action or an act of introducing editorial comments or expressing an opinion about something, rather than simply reporting the news or giving the…”
editoring, n.: “The activity, profession, or work of an editor. Cf. editor v.”
either-way, adj.: “Designating a criminal offence which can either be tried on indictment before a judge and jury in the Crown Court, or by summary procedure in a…”
enoughness, n.: “The quality or fact of being enough; sufficiency, adequacy.”
eugenical, adj.: “Of or relating to eugenics.”
fankle, n.: “A tangle. Frequently in extended use: a confused or muddled state; a predicament. Esp. in in (or into) a fankle.”
farmacia, n.: “In Spanish and Italian-speaking contexts: a pharmacy.”
Farmer Giles, n.: “(A name for) a farmer, esp. (in later use) one stereotypically characterized as rustic, simple-minded, or unsophisticated. Now chiefly British and…” plus one more sense…
farmette, n.: “A small farm or agricultural holding; = smallholding n. 1.”
farm holder, n.: “Originally: a tenant of a farmhold. Later more generally: a person who owns or rents a farm.”
farmhousey, adj.: “Resembling or reminiscent of a farmhouse or life in a farmhouse, esp. in being cosy or charmingly rustic.”
farm-in, n.: “An arrangement whereby an investor acquires a share in the rights to explore for oil or gas on a given tract of land, typically in exchange for…”
farming, n.1: “The action of farm v.1; the action of cleaning something; the action or an act of emptying out a ditch, latrine, etc. Now only in farming-out.”
farmout, n.: “The action or an act of transferring ownership of, or responsibility for, an asset to another organization.” and other senses…
farmscape, n.: “A painting, picture, or other artistic representation of a farm or farmland.” plus one more sense…
farm shop, n.: “U.S. A workshop used for making or repairing agricultural tools and machinery (cf. shop n. 4a). Also: a school subject in which these skills are…” plus one more sense…
farm stay, n.: “A holiday spent on a farm, often involving participation in farm work or activities.” plus one more sense…
farmsteader, n.: “A person who lives and works on a farmstead.”
farm team, n.: “A team of farm horses.” plus one more sense…
farm-to-market, adj. and n.: “Designating a road or highway connecting a rural farming community with a town or city.” plus one more sense…
farmtown, n.: “The land and buildings belonging to a farm; a farmyard, farmhouse and outbuildings considered as a unit; cf. town n. 1b. Now somewhat archaic.”
feke, n.: “An object or device used by a conjuror to perform a particular trick or tricks. Cf. fake n.2 5.”
garba, n.: “A Gujarati circle dance characterized by sweeping movements, spinning, and clapping, traditionally done by women at Navarātrī in honour of the…”
garbageologist, n.: “An anthropologist or archaeologist who studies a community or society through systematic analysis of what is thrown away as garbage. Also (and in…” plus one more sense…
garbageology, n.: “The study of a community or society through systematic analysis of what is thrown away as garbage; the branch of anthropology or archaeology dealing…”
garbage patch, n.: “A piece of otherwise unused land, used as a place for dumping unwanted material, rubbish, etc.; an area of wasteland.” plus one more sense…
garbhagriha, n.: “The inner sanctum in a temple (esp. a Hindu temple), typically having one doorway and no windows, containing an image of the god to whom the temple…”
garbure, n.: “A traditional thick soup or stew originating in southern France and north-eastern Spain, typically made from ham, cabbage, and a variety of other…”
gravitropic, adj.: “Designating the downward or upward growth of the parts of plants in response to the force of gravity; relating to or displaying gravitropism…”
gravitropism, n.: “Downward or upward growth of the parts of plants in response to the force of gravity; geotropism.”
Hindi–Urdu, n.: “Hindi and Urdu regarded together, or as a unified group or language. Also: the common language from which Hindi and Urdu derive; = Hindustani n. 1…”
Hindko, n. and adj.: “A group of dialects or varieties of Lahnda (Lahnda n.), as spoken by the Hindki peoples of northern Pakistan; = Hindki n. 1.” plus one more sense…
Hinduish, adj.: “Of, relating to, or suggestive of Hindu peoples or Hinduism.”
Hinduistic, adj.: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of Hindu peoples or Hinduism.”
Hinduness, n.: “The state or quality of being Hindu.”
Hindustan, n. and adj.: “An Indo-Aryan language of northern South Asia widely used as a lingua franca, from which modern Hindi and Urdu derive; = Hindustani n. 1. Now rare.” and other senses…
hiraeth, n.: “Originally and chiefly in the context of Wales and Welsh culture: deep longing for a person or thing which is absent or lost; yearning; nostalgia…”
lit bateau, n.: “A type of bed having a high, prow-shaped headboard and footboard; = boat bed n. at boat n.1 compounds 2. Cf. bateau lit n.”
LOL, v.: “intransitive. To laugh out loud; to be amused. Cf. LOL int.”
mal-intent, n.: “The intention to commit a wrongful, harmful, or criminal act; malicious intent, bad intentions.”
ordu, n.: “Among Mongol and Turkic peoples of Central Asia: a portable encampment used by a nomadic group, typically comprising dwellings, shops, places of…”
perlage, n.: “The aggregation of tiny bubbles which forms on the surface of a glass of sparkling wine, champagne, etc. Cf. mousse n. 1.”
plant-based, adj.: “Based, located, or established at a factory or industrial plant. Cf. plant n.1 5a.” and other senses…
quilling, n.2: “The action or practice of bribing electors in order to gain their votes, especially by providing free alcohol; (also) the action of drinking such…”
raas garba, n.: “A Gujarati circle dance which combines elements of garba and dandiya raas. See garba n. and dandiya raas n.”
shero, n.: “A female hero; a heroine.”
slobberknocker, n.: “An American football player with a particularly aggressive style of play.” plus one more sense…
slobbery, n.: “Habits or behaviour characteristic of a slob; the state or condition of being a slob; laziness, slovenliness.”
slobberiness, n.: “The quality, fact, or condition of being slobbery (in various senses)…”
slobbing, n.: “Slavering, drooling, slobbering. Now chiefly U.S. colloquial.” and other senses…
spiriting, adj.: “That instils spirit; inspirational, inspiring, heartening. Cf. dispiriting adj.”
spiritly, adv.: “With spirit, spiritedly; in a vigorous, animated, or energetic manner; = sprightly adv.”
spiritus, n.: “The animating or vital principle in living things; spirit, soul, or life force.”
spiritus mundi, n.: “‘The spirit of the world’: a principle supposed by early philosophers to be underlying or shaping the world. Cf. anima mundi n. and world-spirit n…”
topophilia, n.: “Love of, or emotional connection to, a particular place or physical environment.”
unfathom, v.: “transitive. To come to understand (something mysterious, puzzling, or complicated); to solve (a mystery, etc.); to fathom.”
vot, pron.: “= what pron. adj.1adv. I.”
Vote, n.2 and adj.: “A member of a Finno-Ugric people inhabiting an area in north-western Russia near the Gulf of Finland. Cf. Votian n. 2.” and other senses…
vote-a-rama, n.: “In the U.S. Senate: a session of voting following the allotted time for official debate of a budget resolution, in which any remaining amendments to…” plus one more sense…
Vo-Tech, adj. and n.: “In the United States and Canada: designating a high school specializing in vocational training and technical education; belonging to or relating to…” plus one more sense…
vote-wise, adj.2: “Knowledgeable about how to win votes in an election.”
votive candle, n.: “A candle, now typically small and made of white or uncoloured wax, intended to be lit as a votive offering or symbol of prayer, esp. in front of a…” plus one more sense…

New sub-entries

ant heap in ant, n.1: “(a) = anthill n. 1a 2; (b) (chiefly South African) the earth and other materials of which anthills consist, esp. when used in construction to make…”
ant plant in ant, n.1: “any of various plants adapted by means of specialized structures to give shelter to ants and in some cases to provide them with food; a myrmecophyte.”
assemblyperson in assembly, n.: “a member of a legislative assembly; an assemblyman or assemblywoman.”
assemblywoman in assembly, n.: “a woman who is a member of a legislative assembly.”
banana bread in banana, n.: “†(a) bread made with banana flour (obsolete); (b) a sweet, cake-like loaf in which mashed bananas are the main ingredient.”
banana cake in banana, n.: “any of various cakes in which bananas are a principal ingredient; (now) esp. a cake in which mashed banana is added to the mixture before baking (cf…”
built-in obsolescence in built, adj.: “the practice or process whereby a manufactured product is deliberately intended to become non-functional, obsolete, or undesirable after a limited…”
centre of diversity in centre, n.1 and adj.: “the region within the geographical range of a variable species or group of species in which the greatest degree of genetic variation is exhibited…”
centre of origin in centre, n.1 and adj.: “the geographical area in which a variable species or group of species is thought to have first acquired its distinctive characteristics, often…”
Cheddar Man in Cheddar, n.: “a fossil human skeleton dated to the Mesolithic period, found in Gough’s Cave, Cheddar Gorge, in 1903.”
circle dance in circle, n.: “any of various (esp. traditional, folk, or religious) dances in which the dancers form a circle.”
cubic zirconia in cubic, adj. and n.: “the cubic crystalline form of zirconia (zirconium dioxide), used in jewellery as an inexpensive alternative for diamond, which it resembles in…”
to cut a cheque in cut, v.: “to cut a cheque: to fill out or write a cheque to pay for something; (also more generally) to pay out money.”
to cut (a person) a cheque in cut, v.: “to cut (a person) a cheque: to fill out or write a cheque to (a person); (also more generally) to pay money to.”
edit room in edit, n.2: “a room where editing takes place; (now esp.) a room in a film or television studio where films or programmes are edited; a cutting room; = editing…”
editability in editable, adj.: “the quality of being editable; the extent to which something may be edited or modified.”
editing room in editing, n.: “a room where editing takes place; (now esp.) a room in a film or television studio where films or programmes are edited; a cutting room; cf. edit…”
editing out in editing, n.: “removal of material from a text, film, audio or video recording, etc., by editing; removal or omission of something unwanted or superfluous; an…”
editor-at-large in editor, n.: “(the title of) a person employed to contribute or edit content for a newspaper, magazine, or similar publication, typically one who is given a high…”
editorial board in editorial, adj. and n.: “a group of people which oversees or determines editorial content or policy for a particular newspaper, magazine, or similar publication.”
editorial writer in editorial, adj. and n.: “a writer of an editorial or editorials.”
more than enough in enough, adj., pron., n., adv.: “more than enough: (as pronoun and adjective) a greater amount than is necessary; (as adverb) to a greater degree than necessary.”
enough and to spare in enough, adj., pron., n., adv.: “enough and to spare (cf. spare v.1 8d).”
enough said in enough, adj., pron., n., adv.: “enough said: no more need be said; the consequence or conclusion is obvious (cf. nuff said n. at nuff pron. 2).”
to bet the farm in farm, n.2: “colloquial (originally and chiefly North American). to bet the (also a) farm: to bet everything one has; (more generally also) used to indicate…”
from farm to table in farm, n.2: “from farm to table (also fork, plate,etc.): from the initial stages of food production or cultivation to the point of consumption.”
farm to table in farm, n.2: “farm to table (also fork, plate,etc.): (as modifier) encompassing all stages involved in the production, delivery, and consumption of food; (also in…”
farm animal in farm, n.2: “a domestic animal kept on a farm for use or profit; cf. livestock n. 1.”
farm belt in farm, n.2: “a region primarily dedicated to agriculture; spec. (with the and sometimes with capital initials) such a region in the Midwestern United States.”
farm cadet in farm, n.2: “an apprentice farmer.”
farm club in farm, n.2: “a minor league team to which players under contract with an affiliated major league team are assigned, typically for further training and development.”
farm-fresh in farm, n.2: “(of food, drink, or flavour) very fresh or fresh-tasting, (as if) coming straight from the farm.”
farm horse in farm, n.2: “a horse used for ploughing, hauling, or other farm work; a horse of a kind bred for such work.”
farm market in farm, n.2: “(a) the economic sector concerned with commercial dealings in agricultural produce; (b) a market for a particular product among the farming or…”
farm office in farm, n.2: “†(a) (usually plural) an outbuilding, barn, shed, etc., on a farm (obsolete); (b) an office or a room for administrative work on a farm.”
farm park in farm, n.2: “a farm or piece of farmland used for recreational or educational purposes; (now) esp. one with attractions for visitors such as playgrounds, cafes…”
farm-raised in farm, n.2: “of an animal, its meat, fruit and vegetables, etc.: that has been reared or produced on a traditional farm, rather than caught in the wild or raised…”
farm rent in farm, n.2: “(a) an amount paid in money or in kind for the use of land, etc.; †(b) a fixed sum paid by a person for the privilege of collecting and retaining…”
farm road in farm, n.2: “a road on a farm, or leading to or from a farm; spec. a road connecting a rural farming community with a town or city (cf. farm-to-market n.).”
farm room in farm, n.2: “(a) Scottish a farm; a piece of farmland; (b) a rented room or a leasehold.”
farm school in farm, n.2: “a rural school, typically built by a farmer on his or her own land to provide education up to primary level for the children of local farm workers.”
farmer cheese in farmer, n.2: “an unripened white cheese made in a similar manner to cottage cheese and then lightly pressed to give a firmer, somewhat crumbly texture.”
farmer’s walk in farmer, n.2: “an event in strength and endurance contests in which participants walk as far or as fast as possible while carrying a heavy weight in each hand…”
farmhouse sink in farmhouse, n.: “(a) a kitchen sink in a farmhouse; (b) spec. (chiefly North American and Australian) a type of (usually large, rectangular) deep sink with vertical…”
farmhouse-style in farmhouse, n.: “of a style characteristic of or associated with farmhouses.”
farmhouse table in farmhouse, n.: “a kitchen or dining table in a farmhouse; a large wooden table, esp. in a rustic style.”
first fleet in first, adj., adv., and n.2: “(usually with the) the eleven British ships that arrived in Australia in 1788 to found the penal colonies from which the first European settlements…”
as ugly as a box of frogs in frog, n.1 and adj.: “(as) ugly as a box of frogs (with the lid off): very ugly or unpleasant.”
as mad as a box of frogs in frog, n.1 and adj.: “(as) mad (also crazy) as a box of frogs and variants: completely mad or crazy; esp. liable to behave in an unpredictable or volatile way.”
garbage fish in garbage, n. and adj.: “fish of inferior quality, esp. a type of fish considered less desirable as a food or commercial product; cf. junk fish n. at junk n.1 adj.compounds…”
garbage man in garbage, n. and adj.: “a person (esp. a man) employed to collect garbage, esp. household waste, for disposal.”
garbage mouth in garbage, n. and adj.: “(a nickname for) a foul-mouthed person; (also) a tendency to be foul-mouthed; cf. potty mouth n. at potty n. compounds .”
garbage-mouthed in garbage, n. and adj.: “characterized by the use of bad language; given to using coarse, obscene, or abusive language, foul-mouthed; cf. potty-mouthed adj. at potty n…”
garbage time in garbage, n. and adj.: “a period of time towards the end of a game in which one team has such a substantial lead that the outcome is no longer in doubt.”
garbage tin in garbage, n. and adj.: “a container, typically made from metal, for household garbage; a rubbish bin.”
garbage truck in garbage, n. and adj.: “a large vehicle used to collect garbage for disposal.”
guest-edit in guest, n.: “transitive to act as a guest editor for (a single edition of a newspaper, magazine, or programme).”
guest editor in guest, n.: “a person (esp. a prominent public figure) who is invited to choose material for a single edition of a newspaper, magazine, or programme.”
guest wing in guest, n.: “a wing of a house used for the accommodation of guests.”
hell money in hell, n. and int.: “(in China and Chinese contexts) imitation paper money burnt as an offering at a funeral, or at a ritual or festival honouring ancestors, in…”
Hindi speaker in Hindi, n. and adj.
Hindi-speaking in Hindi, n. and adj.
Hindi belt in Hindi, n. and adj.: “a region of northern India in which Hindi, together with its dialects, is the predominant language.”
Hindi heartland in Hindi, n. and adj.: “= Hindi belt n.”
Hindu calendar in Hindu, n. and adj.: “any of various Indian calendars; now esp. a traditional calendar used in Hinduism to determine the dates of religious festivals and astrological…”
Hindu trinity in Hindu, n. and adj.: “the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, regarded collectively as aspects of Brahman, the supreme deity; = Trimurti n.”
Hinduization in Hinduize, v.: “the process of making Hindu in character; the state or condition of being Hinduized.”
Hinduized in Hinduize, v.: “made Hindu, or more strictly Hindu, in character.”
Hinduizing in Hinduize, v.: “(a) adj. that Hinduizes; (b) n. the action or an act of becoming or making (more) Hindu.”
human milk bank in human, adj. and n.: “a store of breast milk donated by nursing mothers and used chiefly to feed premature babies and other infants in hospital who cannot be breastfed…”
in hysterics in hysterics, n.: “Laughing uncontrollably.”
hysterorrhaphy in hystero-, comb. form2: “(a) restoration of the uterus to a more normal position by surgical fixation to adjoining structures (= hysteropexy n.) (now rare); (b) suturing of a…”
hysterosalpingogram in hystero-, comb. form2: “an image or set of images obtained by hysterosalpingography; (also) the procedure of radiosalpingography.”
hysterosalpingography in hystero-, comb. form2: “radiological examination of the uterine cavity and uterine (Fallopian) tubes, performed originally by means of injection of a radiopaque contrast…”
hysteroscope in hystero-, comb. form2: “†(a) an instrument used to listen to fetal heart sounds or other sounds within the uterus (cf. metroscope n.2 1) (obsolete rare); (b) any of various…”
hysteroscopic in hystero-, comb. form2: “of or relating to a hysteroscope or hysteroscopy; performed by means of hysteroscopy.”
hysteroscopy in hystero-, comb. form2: “examination or (in later use) treatment of the uterus by means of a hysteroscope; uterine endoscopy or endoscopic surgery; an instance of this.”
inside joke in inside, n., adj., adv., prep.: “a joke based on a reference or allusion which is understood only by a limited group of people; = in-joke n.”
leopard seal in leopard, n.: “a large grey seal of the Antarctic, Hydrurga leptonyx, which has a speckled coat and feeds to a large extent on penguins and other seals.”
MBI in M, n.: “management buy-in.”
modern roundabout in modern, adj. and n.: “a junction of several roads consisting of a central, usually circular island around which traffic moves in one direction; = roundabout n. 8.”
nobody else in nobody, pron. and n.: “nobody else: no other person; = no one else at no one pron. phrases .”
no one else in no one, pron.: “no one else: no other person; = nobody else at nobody pron. n.phrases 1.”
oat milk in oat, n.: “a milky liquid prepared from oats, used as a drink and in cooking (now often as an alternative to dairy products), and also as an ingredient in…”
penalty run in penalty, n.: “an extra run awarded to a team for an infringement of the rules by the other side; (now) esp. (in plural) runs awarded in this way for unfair play or…”
safety squeeze in safety, n.: “a play in which a runner at third base waits for the batter to bunt the ball successfully before starting running towards home plate; cf. squeeze…”
school spirit in school, n.1: “a spirit of pride or camaraderie among the students of a school (or college, etc.), (in later use) esp. in the context of expressing support for the…”
shot clock in shot, n.1: “a clock that displays a countdown of the time within which a shot must be attempted.”
silver fox in silver, n. and adj.: “a handsome man with silver-grey hair; cf. fox n. 2c.”
slagging match in slagging, n.: “a prolonged exchange of insults, especially when carried out in public; cf. slanging match n. at slang v. derivatives .”
slagging off in slagging, n.: “colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and Irish English). The action or an act of abusing or denigrating a person or thing; criticism or malicious…”
to throw someone on the slagheap in slag heap, n.: “to throw someone (also something) on the slagheap and variants: to cast a person or thing aside as worthless; to discard or dismiss unceremoniously…”
bag of spanners in spanner, n.1: “colloquial (chiefly British). a bag (also box) of spanners and variants: used as the type of a thing which or person who is extremely unattractive…”
to pray in the Spirit in spirit, n.: “to pray in (also in) the Spirit: to pray in accordance with the Holy Spirit’s guidance or prompting, (in some Christian circles) using extemporary…”
spirit of the world in spirit, n.: “Preoccupation with worldly or materialistic concerns, regarded as an animating force or principle, esp. as contrasted with the spirit of God and…”
to enter into the spirit of in spirit, n.: “to enter (also get) into the spirit of: to participate wholeheartedly (in an event, occasion, situation, etc., esp. one of celebration and…”
spirit animal in spirit, n.: “(in the context of spiritualism and shamanism) a supernatural animal, esp. one which acts as a spirit guide or guardian; (in later use in slightly…”
spirit money in spirit, n.: “(in religious ceremonies and funerals in China and Chinese contexts) imitation money, usually made of decorated paper, which is burnt (or otherwise…”
spirit screen in spirit, n.: “(in traditional Chinese architecture) an internal or external wall or moveable partition which screens a gate or other entrance; cf. spirit wall n.”
spirit song in spirit, n.: “(a) a song sung by a spirit (now rare); (b) a song used to summon or invoke a spirit, esp. in shamanic ritual.”
spirit week in spirit, n.: “a week during which a high school, college, or university holds organized activities or events intended to inspire enthusiasm or camaraderie among…”
spirit-soluble in spirit, n.: “soluble in alcohol and similar organic solvents.”
spirit vinegar in spirit, n.: “clear vinegar typically containing a relatively high concentration of acetic acid; (spec.) such vinegar made by the acetic fermentation of dilute…”
spiritual healer in spiritual, adj. and n.: “a person who practises spiritual healing.”
TSR in T, n.: “travelling stock route (or road); (also) travelling stock reserve (cf. travelling stock n. compounds ).”
at full tilt in tilt, n.2: “at full tilt: at full speed; with maximum energy or force; at full capacity.”
Urdu speaker in Urdu, n. and adj.
Urdu-speaking in Urdu, n. and adj.
Vote of no (more) Addresses in vote, n.1: “Vote of no (more) Addresses: a resolution of Parliament withholding and forbidding addresses to Charles I, esp. that of 17 January 1648. Cf…”
vote-buying in vote, n.1: “the practice of offering bribes in exchange for votes.”
vote-fixing in vote, n.1: “the practice of fraudulently manipulating the electoral process in order to secure a desired outcome.”
vote fraud in vote, n.1: “any fraudulent practice involving votes or voters; cf. voter fraud n. at voter n. compounds 2a.”
vote-rich in vote, n.1: “(esp. of a region or demographic group) containing a large number of people who vote or are entitled to vote in an election.”
vote early and (vote) often in vote, v.: “Originally and chiefly U.S. vote early and (vote) often: used humorously or ironically to imply cheating during elections.”
to vote with one’s wallet in vote, v.: “To vote for a political party, policy, etc., that is likely to serve one’s own financial interests; to vote based on economic reasoning.”
to vote with one’s wallet in vote, v.: “To indicate one’s opinion about particular products, services, suppliers, etc., by choosing what to buy and where to shop.”
to vote (a person or thing) off the island in vote, v.: “transitive chiefly U.S. to vote (a person or thing) off the island: to dismiss, reject, or exclude someone or something.”
voter fraud in voter, n.: “any intentional corruption of the election process perpetrated by a voter, such as voting multiple times, impersonating someone else when voting…”
voter ID in voter, n.: “a form of identification enabling a person to vote, typically presented at a polling station prior to voting; frequently (and in earliest use) as a…”
voters’ list in voter, n.: “an official list of those who are entitled to vote in elections; an electoral roll.”
to put (something) to voting in voting, n.: “to put(something) to voting and variants: to submit (a matter) to the decision of a group (rare).”
voting booth in voting, n.: “a compartment into which a voter goes privately to cast a vote or mark a ballot paper; = polling booth n. at polling n. compounds 2b.”
voting list in voting, n.: “an official list of those who are entitled to vote in elections; = electoral roll n. at electoral adj. n.additions .”
voting precinct in voting, n.: “a district within a town or city created for the purposes of elections; = election district n. at election n. compounds 2.”
voting right in voting, n.: “(usually in plural)(a) the right to vote in an election; (b) (Business and Finance) a right entitling the holder of a certain type of stock or share…”
work farm in work, n.: “a correctional facility (now typically a minimum-security prison for minor offenders) where inmates are required to undertake agricultural work.”

New senses

academy, n., sense 6: “North American. With the. The academic community; the world of university scholarship; = academia n. 2.”
affirmed, adj., sense 2: “Designating the sex or gender with which a person identifies, usually as contrasted with that person’s assigned gender (cf. assigned adj. additions ).”
biological, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Of person’s sex or gender: designated or assigned at birth.”
blue duck, n., sense 1: “The liver bird (see liver n.3), in quots. identified with the northern shoveler, Spatula clypeata. Obsolete. rare.”
corridor, n., Additions: “A strip of natural habitat connecting populations of wildlife otherwise separated by cultivated land, roads, etc.”
demersal, adj., Additions: “Designating the zone of the sea (or a large lake) that is close to its bed, immediately above the benthic zone; (esp. of fishing) concerned with or…”
direct, adj. and adv., Additions: “Designating or relating to a form of government based on policies or laws decided by a majority of the entire people, rather than a body of elected…”
edit, n.2, sense 4: “A selection of clothes, accessories, beauty products, etc., from a particular season or collection, esp. as chosen by a fashion buyer, editor, or…”
edit, v., sense 1d: “transitive. To modify or alter (editable data, text, etc.) on a computer.”
edit, v., sense 1e: “transitive. To make modifications or improvements to (a digital image or graphic) using a computer.”
edit, v., sense 4: “transitive. In extended use: to examine and modify (one’s speech, thoughts, etc.), as if acting as an editor. Later also: to examine or assess (one’s…”
edition, n., sense I.2b: “figurative and in extended use. Frequently with modifying word. A product, work of art, etc., produced as part of a set or series, esp. one limited…”
edition, n., sense I.2c: “figurative and in extended use. Frequently with modifying word. A particular episode or instalment in a series of programmes broadcast on television…”
edition, n., sense I.2d: “figurative and in extended use. Frequently with modifying word. A particular occurrence of a regularly held contest, tournament, or other event.”
edition, v., sense 2: “transitive. Chiefly Printmaking. To reproduce (a work of art, esp. a print) as part of a limited set or series, with individual copies often numbered…”
editor, n., sense 2b: “More generally: a person who edits written material for publication or use; one who selects, assesses, or commissions material for publication or…”
editorial, adj. and n., sense B.2: “(A name for) an office or department responsible for the commissioning or preparing of material for a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is written or…”
either, pron., adj., adv., conj., sense C.II.4b(c): “Used to emphasize a preceding (explicit or implied) negative (equivalent to nor preceding the clause… U.S. colloquial. me either: = me neither at…”
either, pron., adj., adv., conj., sense D.c: “or either: or. U.S. regional.”
eugenin, n., sense 2: “A bitter-tasting chromone originally isolated from the buds of wild clove trees.”
farm, n.2, sense II.4c: “An area of land or sea where natural resources (such as fossil fuels) are extracted, or, more recently, where equipment is installed to harvest or…”
farm, n.2, sense III.7: “Chiefly U.S. A prison or other correctional facility at which inmates are required to undertake physical labour, esp. agricultural work. Also (with…”
farm, n.2, sense III.9: “Originally and chiefly Baseball. A minor league team to which players under contract with an affiliated major league team are assigned, typically for…”
farm, n.2, sense III.11: “Australian. Used in phrases with the as a metonym or symbol for the Australian economy or capital assets (e.g. land, mineral rights, businesses…”
farm, n.2, sense III.12: “Computing. A collection of networked computers used together to perform a task too great for a single computer to undertake; (also) a facility…”
farm, v.2, sense I.3: “transitive. colloquial. To contract out (a task or responsibility) for a fee. Also in extended use: to delegate (something). Usually with to.”
farm, v.2, sense II.8a: “transitive. To raise (a type of livestock, etc.) or cultivate (a type of crop), esp. on a commercial basis.”
farm, v.2, sense II.8b: “transitive. To raise or cultivate (a type of fish, shellfish, aquatic plant, etc.) in water under controlled conditions, esp. on a commercial basis.”
farm, v.2, sense II.8c: “intransitive. Chiefly South African. With with. To raise a type of livestock, cultivate a type of crop, etc., esp. on a commercial basis.”
farm, v.2, sense II.9: “transitive. Originally and chiefly Baseball. In early use: to loan (a player under contract with a major league team) to a minor league team; (now)…”
farm, v.2, sense II.10: “transitive. Of an animal species: to protect or propagate (an organism of another species) in order to exploit it as a food source.”
farm, v.2, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. Originally and chiefly Baseball. In early use: to loan (a player under contract with a major league team) to a minor league team; (now)…”
farm, v.2, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. Mining and Oil Industry. To transfer (a share in the rights to explore for oil or gas on a given tract of land) to an investor. Cf…”
farmed, adj., sense 4: “Of a type of livestock, crop, meat, etc.: raised or cultivated, esp. commercially, rather than caught or gathered from the wild.”
farmerhood, n., sense 1: “Farmers as a group; farmers collectively. Obsolete.”
farmhand, n., sense 2: “North American Sport (Baseball and Ice Hockey). A minor-league player belonging to a farm team; cf. farm team n. 2.”
farming, n.2, sense 4: “The culturing of organs, tissues, or cells for harvesting or exploitation; the growing or keeping of organisms as a source of organs or tissue for…”
farmy, adj., sense 2: “Relating to or characteristic of a farm or life on a farm. Also spec. of an odour: characteristic or suggestive of farm animals or manure.”
fascinated, adj., sense a: “That is or has been fascinated (in various senses of fascinate v.); (now esp.) enthralled, intrigued, or… In predicative use. Often with at, with, or…”
fascination, n., sense 2c: “The state of being enthralled or intrigued by, or extremely interested in, something or someone.”
fascinator, n., sense 1b: “A person who, or thing which, is enthralling, intriguing, or extremely interesting. Chiefly with of or modifying word indicating who or what is…”
fasciola, n., sense 1: “Zoology. Any of the liver flukes (parasitic trematode flatworms) of the genus Fasciola (family Fasciolidae), the members of which feed and reproduce…”
firm, n.2, sense 3c: “In extended uses. Cf. old firm n. at old adj. compounds 4. British slang. With the and capital initial. The British royal family. Also more fully…”
firm, n.2, sense 3e: “In extended uses. Cf. old firm n. at old adj. compounds 4. British colloquial. An organized group of football hooligans, joined in support of a…”
garb, n.1, sense 1: “A bundle or quantity of rods of a specified metal, typically about thirty. Cf. sheaf n.1 2a. Now historical.”
garbage, n. and adj., sense A.4b: “Originally, with of (as in garbage of the world, garbage of humanity, etc.): the most despised or contemptible group of people in a society; cf. scum…”
garbage, n. and adj., sense A.6b: “Computing. Stored data that is redundant or meaningless, esp. that which cannot or will not be accessed by the computer system or program running on…”
garbage, n. and adj., sense B: “Worthless; useless. In later use colloquial: very bad; terrible; rubbish.”
garbage, v., sense 3a: “Chiefly North American. transitive. colloquial. To turn (something) into garbage; to spoil, ruin, destroy. Cf. trash v.3 3.”
garbage, v., sense 3b: “Chiefly North American. transitive. To throw (something) away as garbage; to discard.”
garbage can, n., sense 2a: “figurative and in figurative contexts. A class or category to which miscellaneous items are assigned, esp. as a result of overgeneralization or…”
garbage can, n., sense 3a: “colloquial. A worthless or despicable person; (also) a dirty or disgusting person.”
garbage can, n., sense 3b: “colloquial. A person who eats excessively or indiscriminately.”
garbage collection, n., sense 1: “The collection of garbage, esp. household waste, for disposal, typically administered by a municipal authority.”
garbage collector, n., sense 1: “A person employed to collect garbage, esp. household waste, for disposal.”
garble, n., sense 1: “The office or position of a person who inspects and sifts spices or other commodities to ensure that any refuse is removed. Cf. garbler n. 1…”
garble, n., sense 4: “A confused or jumbled account, report, or description; garbled speech or sounds.”
garble, v., sense 5c(a): “transitive. To say (something) in an unintelligible, incoherent, or rambling way. Frequently with out.”
garble, v., sense 5c(b): “intransitive. To talk in an unintelligible, incoherent, or rambling way; to gabble, prattle; to mumble. Frequently with on.”
garbled, adj., sense 2: “Of an institution or body of people: having had any members considered uncooperative or otherwise undesirable removed or excluded. Obsolete.”
garbled, adj., sense 3b: “Of a statement, message, piece of writing, sound, etc.: inadvertently corrupted or distorted; jumbled, confused; unintelligible, unclear.”
garbo, n.2, sense 2: “Garbage, rubbish, esp. household waste. Chiefly (and recorded earliest) as a modifier, as garbo man, garbo bin, etc.”
garbo, n.2, sense 3: “Something that is considered worthless, unimportant, or of very poor quality; trash.”
garbology, n., sense 1: “humorous. Silly terminology; (more generally) nonsense, rubbish. rare.”
garbology, n., sense 2: “The collection of refuse from homes and businesses for disposal; garbage collection. Also: the processing, management, and treatment of refuse…”
her, pron.2 and n.2, sense A.2b: “Among gay men: referring to another gay man, esp. one regarded as camp or effeminate. Cf. she pron.1 2c.”
Hindi, n. and adj., sense A.1a: “A native or inhabitant of Ethiopia. Also as a mass noun. Obsolete. rare.”
Hindki, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to the Hindki peoples or their language.”
Hindu, n. and adj., sense A.2: “The language Hindi (= Hindi n. 2).”
Hindu, n. and adj., sense A.3: “Originally and chiefly South African. In form Hindoo. A person of any nationality, ethnicity, or religion who is living in, or has lived in, India…”
Hindu, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Of or relating to Hindi (Hindi n. 2).”
Hinduize, v., sense 1: “intransitive. To adopt or conform to Hinduism.”
Hindustani, adj. and n., sense B.2b: “Among Surinamese and Dutch peoples: a native or inhabitant of Suriname with South Asian ancestry; a person of Indian-Surinamese descent.”
horde, n., sense 2c: “A large amount, number, or quantity of a thing or things. Now often in plural: masses, loads.”
hosebag, n., sense 1: “A wide flexible pipe used to convey water from a water crane, water tank, etc., typically to a tank on a steam locomotive. Now rare.”
hosebag, n., sense 2: “U.S. A bag for storing stockings. Now rare.”
hysteresis, n., sense 1b: “Economics. A phenomenon or tendency whereby an economic effect persists longer than the processes or events that cause it.”
hysterical, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Of a medicinal agent: used in the treatment of disorders of or attributed to the uterus, esp. the hysterical passion; = hysteric adj. 2. Now…”
hysterically, adv., sense 1: “Medicine. By, as in, or to hysteria (as a medical or psychogenic disorder). Now somewhat rare.”
hysterically, adv., sense 3: “To a degree that causes hysterical laughter. Chiefly in hysterically funny: extremely funny, hilarious.”
hystericize, v., sense 2: “transitive. To induce overwhelming excitement or frenzy in (a person or esp. a crowd of people); to make hysterical.”
hysterics, n., sense 2: “Uncontrollable laughter; a bout of uncontrollable laughter.”
hystricid, n. and adj., sense B: “Belonging to the family Hystricidae; of, relating to, or of the nature of porcupines of this family.”
hystricomorph, adj. and n., sense A: “Belonging to a large group of rodents (originally the suborder Hystricomorpha, now the suborder Hystricognatha) distinguished particularly by the…”
paper money, n., sense 2: “In China and Chinese contexts: imitation paper money which is used as an offering to a god, spirit, or deceased person, typically at a religious…”
pluterperfect, adj., sense 1: “Grammar. = pluperfect adj. 1. Obsolete. rare.”
slag, v., sense 2b: “intransitive. colloquial. With on. To abuse or denigrate a person or thing; to criticize or gossip maliciously about a person or thing; to insult…”
slag, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. colloquial (chiefly British). To abuse or denigrate (a person or thing); to criticize or gossip maliciously about (a person or thing); to…”
slag, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To remove (an impurity in a metal or ore) as a component of slag. Frequently in passive.”
slob, n.2, sense I.4b: “A lump, blob, or smear of a sticky or viscous substance.”
slob, v., sense I.1: “intransitive. To walk or move in a slow, sluggish, or ungainly manner. Usually with along or other complement.”
slob, v., sense I.2: “intransitive. colloquial (now chiefly British). To behave in a lazy or slovenly way; to act like a slob. Chiefly with out, about, or around, etc…”
slob, v., sense II.3a: “transitive (usually in passive). To splash, smear, or daub (something) with liquid, paint, mud, etc. Frequently with over, up.”
slob, v., sense II.4a: “intransitive. To let saliva or other fluid run or drip from the mouth (or, occasionally, mucus from the nose); to slaver, drool, or dribble on or…”
slob, v., sense II.5a: “intransitive. U.S. slang. Of two people: to kiss amorously, esp. at length and with contact between the tongues; to French kiss. Also transitive: to…”
slob, v., sense II.5b: “transitive and intransitive. U.S. slang. to slob (on) someone’s knob, to slob the knob, and variants: to perform fellatio on a man. Cf. to polish…”
slob, v., sense II.6: “intransitive. to slob over ——: to be excessively attentive to, affectionate towards, or enthusiastic about (a person or thing); to fawn or gush over…”
slobbed, adj., sense 1: “English regional. Of lime: wet, slaked. Obsolete. rare.”
slobbed, adj., sense 3: “colloquial (chiefly British). With out. Inactive; lazy; very relaxed.”
slobber, n., sense 2c: “A kiss; esp. one that is conspicuously wet and excessively enthusiastic.”
slobber, n., sense 2d: “Foolish, sentimental, or fawning speech or writing; nonsense, drivel.”
slobber, n., sense 5: “A blob or smear of liquid or a slimy substance; a layer or patch of something applied by dribbling, smearing, splashing, etc.”
slobber, v., sense 1c: “transitive. To drool or drop (saliva, other fluid, food) from the mouth; to express (something) with saliva. Occasionally and in earliest use: to…”
slobber, v., sense 2b: “transitive. To consume (food or drink) in a messy, noisy, or greedily enthusiastic way; to gobble up; to wolf down. Cf. earlier slubber v. 5.”
slobber, v., sense 3a: “transitive. Frequently in passive. To smear, daub, or splatter (a person or thing) in or with grease, dirt, paint, etc. Also in earliest use: to soil…”
slobber, v., sense 3b: “intransitive. Of a liquid: to slosh, splash, or trickle; to move with a sloshing or splashing sound. Also: to spill out of or over the side of a…”
slobber, v., sense 3c: “transitive. To spill, spread, or pour (a substance) in a messy way on or over something.”
slobber, v., sense 5b: “intransitive. To write or speak in a way regarded as foolish, superficial, or excessively sentimental; esp. to speak or write in such a way about or…”
slobberer, n., sense 1b: “figurative. A person who speaks or writes in a way regarded as foolish, superficial, or excessively sentimental (cf. slobber v. 5). Also in later…”
slobberhannes, n., sense 2: “U.S. regional. A person or animal with messy or untidy habits; esp. a sloppy eater or drinker.”
slobbery, adj., sense 1c: “Of speech, writing, thought, etc.: overly sentimental or romantic; mawkish, cloying, soppy.”
slummock, v., sense 3b: “Chiefly English regional, Australian, and New Zealand. intransitive. To behave in a lazy or slovenly way; to pass one’s time aimlessly or idly; to…”
spirit, v., sense 5d: “Frequently, and now usually, with adverb or adverbial phrase (introduced by out of, off, etc.)… transitive. To produce (a person or thing) suddenly…”
spirit, v., sense 7b: “Usually in passive. transitive. With off. To apply alcohol to (a surface), esp. as a finishing process in French polishing; to remove (a residue) by…”
spirital, adj. and n., sense A.4: “Of, relating to, or containing vital spirit or other spirits of the body (see spirit n. 21a(a)); spec. designating the organs of the chest, regarded…”
spirital, adj. and n., sense A.5: “Consisting of volatile spirits or refined essences; volatile, rarefied. Cf. spiritual adj. 14. Obsolete.”
spirital, adj. and n., sense A.6: “Of a sound or letter: pronounced with breathing or aspiration. Cf. spiritally adv. 2. Obsolete. rare.”
spiritalty, n., sense 2: “The clergy considered as a body; the ecclesiastical establishment. Cf. spirituality n. 3a spiritualty n. 4.”
spirited, adj., sense 4b: “Of the taste or flavour of food or drink: strong or distinctive; sharp; tangy, piquant. Also in earlier use: (of drink, fruit, etc.) having a strong…”
spirit house, n., sense 1a: “A warehouse trading in alcoholic spirits, or in which alcoholic spirits are stored. Now rare.”
spirit house, n., sense 1b: “A tavern or public house licensed to serve alcoholic spirits. Now rare and historical.”
spiriting, n., sense 1a: “The action or fact of being instilled with a spirit or animating principle, esp. the spirit of God. Also: the action of imbuing someone with a…”
spiriting, n., sense 2: “The abduction of a person; the quick or covert removal of a person or thing. Frequently with away. Cf. spirit v. 5.”
spiritish, adj., sense 1: “Resembling or characteristic of a supernatural spirit; esp. evil, impish, or mischievous.”
spirit-like, adj. and adv., sense B: “In the manner of a spirit.”
spiritly, adj., sense 1: “Resembling, characteristic of, or of the nature of spirit or a spirit; spirit-like. rare after 17th cent.”
spiritual, adj. and n., sense A.I.1c: “Of or relating to the immaterial part or aspect of a person or of people generally. Of or relating to the innermost being or nature of a person…”
spiritual, adj. and n., sense A.I.8: “That stirs the spirit, feelings, etc.; moving, profoundly affecting.”
spiritual, adj. and n., sense A.I.9: “Considered in terms of character, nature, ideology, or outlook. Frequently modifying a noun denoting a kinship or similar relationship, esp. in…”
spiritual, adj. and n., sense B.II.4a: “With the. That which is spiritual, as contrasted with the physical, material, or mundane; that which relates to or is concerned with the human spirit…”
spiritualist, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Of or relating to the belief that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living; of or relating to spiritualism as a system of belief (see…”
spiritualistic, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “In more general use: of, relating to, or characterized by spirituality or mysticism; (of a person) spiritually-minded. Cf. spiritualism n. 1a.”
spiritualistic, adj. and n., sense B.2: “A follower, adherent, or practitioner of spiritualism (chiefly in sense A. 2). Now rare.”
spirituality, n., sense 1d: “In plural. Ecclesiastical precincts; consecrated ground. Obsolete. rare.”
spirituality, n., sense 2d: “Outlook or world view with respect to spiritual matters or concerns; spiritual belief, practice, or teaching in any religious or philosophical…”
spiritualized, adj., sense 2b: “Of a person’s face, features, etc.: suggestive of spirituality, refinement, or sensitivity. Cf. spiritualize v. 2c.”
spiritually-minded, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. Spiritually-minded people collectively. Cf. spiritual-minded n.”
spiritual-minded, adj. and n., sense A: “Concerned with spiritual things; having the mind focused upon spiritual or intellectual matters. Cf. spiritually-minded adj.”
spiritual-minded, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. Spiritual-minded people as a class. Also as a count noun: a spiritual-minded person.”
spirituous, adj., sense 1a: “Containing or of the nature of vital spirit or other spirits of the body (see spirit n. 21a). Obsolete.”
spiritus rector, n., sense 1: “A supposed constituent of a substance which gives it its essential qualities. Now historical.”
spirit weed, n., sense 2: “A shrub or small tree of the tropical American genus Aegiphila (family Lamiaceae); spec. (in later use more fully Caribbean spirit weed) A…”
spirit weed, n., sense 3: “U.S. A plant of boggy areas of the eastern United States and Cuba, Lachnanthes caroliniana (family Haemodoraceae), which has red roots (formerly)…”
spirit weed, n., sense 4: “Chiefly Jamaican. A tropical American plant with strongly scented foliage used in cookery and herbal medicine, Eryngium foetidum (family Apiaceae).”
Udmurt, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, relating to, or belonging to the Udmurt or their language.”
vitrification, n., Additions: “The process of embedding nuclear or other hazardous waste in a substance that can be converted into a glassy material, typically for the purpose of…”
votable, adj., sense 2b: “Of a stock or share: that entitles the holder to vote on matters related to the management of the issuing company.”
votable, adj., sense 3: “Suitable to be decided by vote; that can be voted on or for.”
votary, adj., sense 3: “Designating something offered or consecrated to a god, saint, etc., in fulfilment of a promise that was made in a vow, and typically offered when it…”
votation, n., sense 2: “In Switzerland: a referendum in which the population votes directly on a bill, policy, or initiative.”
vote, n.1, sense I.10a: “A grant or allowance authorized by a parliament.”
vote, v., sense II.3b: “intransitive. To give a vote in accordance with the opinion or policy of a person, political party, governing body, etc.”
vote, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. Of a deliberative body: to approve or pass (a law, motion, proposal, etc.) by means of a vote.”
vote collector, n., sense 2: “Chiefly U.S. A candidate who receives a high number of votes in an election.”
voteless, adj., sense 2: “Business and Finance. Of a stock or share: that does not entitle the holder to vote on matters relating to the management of the issuing company. Cf…”
vote-wise, adj.1 and adv., sense A: “Relating to or concerning votes. rare.”
Votian, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A member of a Finno-Ugric people inhabiting an area in north-western Russia near the Gulf of Finland; a Vote.”
Votian, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to the Votes or their language.”
Votic, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A member of a Finno-Ugric people inhabiting an area in north-western Russia near the Gulf of Finland; a Vote (see Vote n.2 1). Obsolete. rare.”
voting, n., sense 2: “The choice expressed by a body of electors; the outcome of a vote.”
voting, adj., sense 2: “Business and Finance. Of a stock or share: that entitles the holder to vote on matters relating to the management of the issuing company. Cf. votable…”
votive, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A person who has made a religious vow or vows. Also in extended use: a devotee or ardent admirer.”
votive, n. and adj., sense A.3: “A votive candle. In later use also: a holder or container for a small candle or tealight, typically shaped like a tumbler or beaker and made of glass.”
votively, adv., sense 1: “By means of a solemn promise or vow. Obsolete.”
votograph, n., sense 1: “In humorous or satirical use: (apparently) a vote made in writing. rare.”
watch, v., Additions: “intransitive. To observe an event without participating; to be an onlooker or spectator.”

Additions to unrevised entries

assemblyperson in assembly, n.: “a member of a legislative assembly; an assemblyman or assemblywoman.”
assemblywoman in assembly, n.: “a woman who is a member of a legislative assembly.”
banana bread in banana, n.: “†(a) bread made with banana flour (obsolete); (b) a sweet, cake-like loaf in which mashed bananas are the main ingredient.”
banana cake in banana, n.: “any of various cakes in which bananas are a principal ingredient; (now) esp. a cake in which mashed banana is added to the mixture before baking (cf…”
built-in obsolescence in built, adj.: “the practice or process whereby a manufactured product is deliberately intended to become non-functional, obsolete, or undesirable after a limited…”
Cheddar Man in Cheddar, n.: “a fossil human skeleton dated to the Mesolithic period, found in Gough’s Cave, Cheddar Gorge, in 1903.”
circle dance in circle, n.: “any of various (esp. traditional, folk, or religious) dances in which the dancers form a circle.”
corridor, n., Additions: “A strip of natural habitat connecting populations of wildlife otherwise separated by cultivated land, roads, etc.”
cubic zirconia in cubic, adj. and n.: “the cubic crystalline form of zirconia (zirconium dioxide), used in jewellery as an inexpensive alternative for diamond, which it resembles in…”
to cut a cheque in cut, v.: “to cut a cheque: to fill out or write a cheque to pay for something; (also more generally) to pay out money.”
to cut (a person) a cheque in cut, v.: “to cut (a person) a cheque: to fill out or write a cheque to (a person); (also more generally) to pay money to.”
demersal, adj., Additions: “Designating the zone of the sea (or a large lake) that is close to its bed, immediately above the benthic zone; (esp. of fishing) concerned with or…”
direct, adj. and adv., Additions: “Designating or relating to a form of government based on policies or laws decided by a majority of the entire people, rather than a body of elected…”
guest-edit in guest, n.: “transitive to act as a guest editor for (a single edition of a newspaper, magazine, or programme).”
guest editor in guest, n.: “a person (esp. a prominent public figure) who is invited to choose material for a single edition of a newspaper, magazine, or programme.”
guest wing in guest, n.: “a wing of a house used for the accommodation of guests.”
inside joke in inside, n., adj., adv., prep.: “a joke based on a reference or allusion which is understood only by a limited group of people; = in-joke n.”
leopard seal in leopard, n.: “a large grey seal of the Antarctic, Hydrurga leptonyx, which has a speckled coat and feeds to a large extent on penguins and other seals.”
shot clock in shot, n.1: “a clock that displays a countdown of the time within which a shot must be attempted.”
silver fox in silver, n. and adj.: “a handsome man with silver-grey hair; cf. fox n. 2c.”
bag of spanners in spanner, n.1: “colloquial (chiefly British). a bag (also box) of spanners and variants: used as the type of a thing which or person who is extremely unattractive…”
TSR in T, n.: “travelling stock route (or road); (also) travelling stock reserve (cf. travelling stock n. compounds ).”
at full tilt in tilt, n.2: “at full tilt: at full speed; with maximum energy or force; at full capacity.”
vitrification, n., Additions: “The process of embedding nuclear or other hazardous waste in a substance that can be converted into a glassy material, typically for the purpose of…”
to watch on in watch, v.: “intransitive. To observe an event without participating; to be an onlooker or spectator.”