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Oxford English Dictionary Adds a New Insult
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Key Points:
- The Oxford English Dictionary officially added more than a dozen words commonly used in Bermuda and the Caribbean to its entries.
- Notable additions include "Bimpert," a Bermudian term for a foolish person, and "Hornerman," a Trinidad and Tobago term for an unfaithful man.
- Mythical and cultural terms such as "Jablesse," a shape-shifting female spirit, and "Douen," the spirit of an unbaptized child, were also included.
- These additions reflect the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Caribbean region.
