Zombie in the financial world dates to 1985 & the OED lets you know its spooky print appearance!
Language evolves– and the OED provides the changing meanings of a word through the centuries. Words also have their own history (etymology); the OED’s scholarly approach informs the reader of word’s origins with its detailed annotations and quotes….
The OED is a handy resource for attorneys providing comprehensive definitions that include both the historical and latest meaning. Continuously updated and available remotely to NYLI members, make time to explore the OED. It’s sure to become your favorite go-to for definitions, and you’ll surely agree that THE OED deserves its definite article !
Veterans Day’s origin began with the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Briefly known as Armistice Day, November 11th became Veterans Day as “the war to end all wars” became just the first of many wars waged in the 20th Century….
This Valentine’s Day… the phrase “hearts and flowers” came to mind… and like any word-loving librarian, I began to wonder about its origins…And, what better source for word queries than the Oxford English Dictionary (OED to the cognescenti, lol)… As any researcher knows, one answer often leads to yet another question — just who was…
Staff Picks: NYLI’s Super Superseded Collection by Brooke Raymond I’ve been at NYLI since June 2022 and am still continually amazed at the breadth of its collection. It’s been hard to pick a favorite – our print, eBooks, Records & Briefs, LLMC, ProQuest Congressional and all the standard databases – are all essential resources for…
It’s March, which means it is officially Women’s History Month.… so many great women to celebrate, in so many different roles, all who helped shape the world we are living in….
But, as with a lot of Southern tradition, there is a great deal of lore – and some would say – contention! Par Exemple! Alabama has longed claimed to be the birthplace with the 1703 impromptu celebrations initiated by French soldiers. New Orleans claims their earliest Mardi Gras took place in 1699, when French explorers…
NYLI will close at 2:00PM on Wednesday November 26th and will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We here at the New York Law Institute wish you a happy holiday!
