Dictionary Corner - Revision history

The Doctor at 17:24, 25 November 2023

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Mclarenguy22 at 14:54, 24 February 2022

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TobyMcDonald at 15:44, 16 February 2022

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The Doctor at 21:54, 9 November 2020

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Launchballer: /* Celebrity */ rw

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‎Celebrity: rw

MartinS: /* Celebrity */ This needed updating

2020-03-12T19:45:18Z

‎Celebrity: This needed updating

Launchballer: Protected "Dictionary Corner": Recent page-move vandalism target ([move=sysop] (expires 21:20, 4 March 2020 (UTC)))

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MartinS: moved Cheeting arse to Dictionary Corner over redirect

2020-02-19T20:38:39Z

moved Cheeting arse to Dictionary Corner over redirect

Moron2: moved Dictionary Corner to Cheeting arse

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moved Dictionary Corner to Cheeting arse

JohnnyCanuck at 20:58, 18 June 2011

2011-06-18T20:58:16Z

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 ==Lexicographer==
-Now almost exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the {{w|Oxford University Press}} or a member of the show's [[:Category:producers|production team]]. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not. See the [[:Category:Lexicographers|list of lexicographers]].
+Now exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the {{w|Oxford University Press}} or a member of the show's [[:Category:producers|production team]]. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not. See the [[:Category:Lexicographers|list of lexicographers]].
 ==Celebrity==

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 ==Celebrity==
-The guest celebrities help Susie Dent find the longest words, and occupy a slot which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings. At present, this is between rounds 6 and 7. See the [[:Category:Dictionary Corner Guests|list of Dictionary Corner guests]].
+The guest celebrities help Susie Dent find the longest words, and occupy a slot which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings. At present, this is between rounds 6 and 7. The celebrity is typically credited as 'Special Guest' in the credits roll. See the [[:Category:Dictionary Corner Guests|list of Dictionary Corner guests]].
 [[Category:Terminology]]

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-'''Dictionary Corner''' is the collective name for the lexicographer and guest celebrity, whose job is to both verify contestants' words and suggest longer or interesting words.
+'''Dictionary Corner''' is the collective name for the [[lexicographer]] and guest celebrity, whose job is to both verify [[contestant]]s' words and suggest longer or interesting words.
-== Lexicographer ==
+==Lexicographer==
-Now almost exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the Oxford University Press or a member of the show's [[:Category:producers|production team]]. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not.
+Now almost exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the {{w|Oxford University Press}} or a member of the show's [[:Category:producers|production team]]. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not. See the [[:Category:Lexicographers|list of lexicographers]].
-== Celebrity ==
+==Celebrity==
-The guest celebrities help [[Susie Dent]] find the longest words, and occupy a slot which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings. At present, this is between rounds 6 and 7.
+The guest celebrities help Susie Dent find the longest words, and occupy a slot which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings. At present, this is between rounds 6 and 7. See the [[:Category:Dictionary Corner Guests|list of Dictionary Corner guests]].
 [[Category:Terminology]]

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 == Lexicographer ==
-Now almost exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the Oxford University Press. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not.
+Now almost exclusively the role of [[Susie Dent]], the role of lexicographer has traditionally been occupied by a member of the Oxford University Press or a member of the show's [[:Category:producers|production team]]. On-screen, the lexicographer gives the final decision as to whether a word can be allowed or not.
 == Celebrity ==

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 == Celebrity ==
-The guest celebrities help [[Susie Dent]] find the longest words, in addition a slot between rounds 6 &7, which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings.
+The guest celebrities help [[Susie Dent]] find the longest words, and occupy a slot which they tell amusing anecdotes, perform anagrams, magic or other tricks, or add general entertainment to the proceedings. At present, this is between rounds 6 and 7.
 [[Category:Terminology]]

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