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OED #WordOfTheDay: mucking-togs, n.

Waterproof clothing, waterproofs.

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OED #WordOfTheDay: middlescent, n. & adj.

Of, relating to, or taking place in middle age.

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OED #WordOfTheDay: gamergate, n.

Esp. in certain ants: a worker (female) that can become capable of reproducing, esp. when the queen has died.

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OED #WordOfTheDay: alickadoo, n.

A person who is attached to or associated with a rugby game or club but does not play, esp. an administrative official or committee member.

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