Twenty-two make it in
Twenty-two Manx words, compounds, and phrases have been added to the next Oxford English Dictionary update.
They include the likes of 'yessir', 'skeet', 'gobbag', 'loaghtan', and 'traa dy liooar'.
Kelvin Corlett is a Manxman and senior assistant editor at the OED.
He says it's great how you can see the Island's linguistic heritage in the entries:
TT merchandise provider makes upfront payment for contract
No local businesses tendered for the five-year deal
Business will suffer 'significant' loss during the TT
Dovecote Tea Room is situated in Kirk Michael
Edge: Govt did 'a major U-turn' over Southern Swimming Pool
Questioned chief minister over fiscal responsibility
Tynwald condemns Middle East attacks
"We will not stand silent any longer", says MHK
Number of children prescribed antidepressants not known
Dr Allinson says such medication is only given to youngsters as a last resort
Tynwald backs calls for social internet tariff
MHK says access to internet is a basic human right
