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Onboard?
[nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED? Or in any other major 21st-century U.K. - originating Dictionary of repute?[/nq]
The word `onboard' ( no hyphen, nor set as two words) demonstrably appears widely in various media environments...but does the word actually appear in the latest edition of the OED?
Yes, I could go and buy the `book', I suppose, but a bit pricey for one question.
Many thanks in advance for any feedback,
Brian
The word `onboard' ( no hyphen, nor set as two words) demonstrably appears widely in various media environments...but does the word actually appear in the latest edition of the OED?
Yes, I could go and buy the `book', I suppose, but a bit pricey for one question.
Many thanks in advance for any feedback,
Brian
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[nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED? K. [/nq] I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.
- [nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED?
- K.
- [/nq] I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.
- John.
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[nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED? Or in any other major 21st-century U.K. - originating Dictionary ofrepute?[/nq]
I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.
John.
I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.
John.
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[nq:1]I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
According to dictionary.com, "onboard" appears in the American Heritage Dictionary as an adverb, and also as a variant of "on-board" as an adjective. Why the adverb cannot have a hyphen is, presumably, known only to the e
[nq:1]I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
According to dictionary.com, "onboard" appears in the American Heritage Dictionary as an adverb, and also as a variant of "on-board" as an adjective. Why the adverb cannot have a hyphen is, presumably, known only to the e
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[nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED? ... words) demonstrably appears widely in various media environments...but does the word actually appear in the latest edition of the OED?[/nq]
A search for 'onboard' in the OED produces :
1 1949 avionics, n. pl. chniques in onboard intelligent units for space an 2
A search for 'onboard' in the OED produces :
1 1949 avionics, n. pl. chniques in onboard intelligent units for space an 2
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[nq:2]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the ... in any other major 21st-century U.K. - originating Dictionary of[/nq]
[nq:1]repute? I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
What about "inboard motor"?
-- Redwine, Berlin
We cross our bridges when we come to them an
[nq:1]repute? I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
What about "inboard motor"?
-- Redwine, Berlin
We cross our bridges when we come to them an
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[nq:1]Again, thank you so much to all those kind and diligent contributors - If I may now refine my question: ... nor would it be appropriate here, fully expand on that. But all further observations and guidance will be most appreciated.[/nq]
I'm British. This sort of hyphen is used where a new word has been formed, but where the complete absence of the "join" may yet be confusing or ambiguou
I'm British. This sort of hyphen is used where a new word has been formed, but where the complete absence of the "join" may yet be confusing or ambiguou
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In alt.english.usage on Thu, 26 Jun 2003 19:35:29 +0200 "rewboss" (Email Removed) posted:
[nq:1] jDFKa.1244$%(Email Removed)...[/nq]
[nq:2]I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
[nq:1]According to dictionary.com, "onboard" appears in the American Heritage Dictionary as an adverb, and also as
[nq:1] jDFKa.1244$%(Email Removed)...[/nq]
[nq:2]I haven't checked the dictionary, but would imagine that 'onboard' in the sense of 'onboard motor' would certainly be included.[/nq]
[nq:1]According to dictionary.com, "onboard" appears in the American Heritage Dictionary as an adverb, and also as
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[nq:2]Again, thank you so much to all those kind and ... But all further observations and guidance will be most appreciated.[/nq]
[nq:1]I'm British. This sort of hyphen is used where a new word has been formed, but where the complete absence ... is nearing completion in the case of "onboard". You need feel no fear or shame over this perfectly natural proces
[nq:2]Again, thank you so much to all those kind and ... But all further observations and guidance will be most appreciated.[/nq]
[nq:1]I'm British. This sort of hyphen is used where a new word has been formed, but where the complete absence ... is nearing completion in the case of "onboard". You need feel no fear or shame over this perfectly natural proces
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[nq:1]Can anyone please help me with the following: Does the word `Onboard' ( NOT on-board) actually appear in the OED? Or in any other major 21st-century U.K. - originating Dictionary of repute?[/nq]
It must be somewhere because NASA uses it in the formal report series.
[nq:1]The word `onboard' ( no hyphen, nor set as two words) demonstrably appears widely in various media environments..
It must be somewhere because NASA uses it in the formal report series.
[nq:1]The word `onboard' ( no hyphen, nor set as two words) demonstrably appears widely in various media environments..
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Again, thank you so much to all those kind and diligent contributors - If I may now refine my question:
Is it considered - in the U.K. - by `expert' voices, to be acceptable usage of the English language to say "Now you are onboard, we need to address some issues in more detail..." in contrast to saying / writing " Now you are on-board, we need to address some issues in more detail..." e
Is it considered - in the U.K. - by `expert' voices, to be acceptable usage of the English language to say "Now you are onboard, we need to address some issues in more detail..." in contrast to saying / writing " Now you are on-board, we need to address some issues in more detail..." e
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[nq:1]So, at the risk of being awarded `First Prize' in the `Village Idiot' competition... Is there clear `evidence' within `Dictionaries', ... [/nq]
But I know politeness costs nothing and rude people are to be pitied. -- John Dean Oxford De-frag to reply
But I know politeness costs nothing and rude people are to be pitied. -- John Dean Oxford De-frag to reply
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