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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (10509)	4/24/2002 10:23:44 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Is she a cunning linguist? She must be to come up with ideas like that!

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (10509)	4/24/2002 10:38:46 AM
From: Poet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

Here is a definition from that most "conservative" of dictionaries, the OED: HOMOPHOBIA: Fear or hatred of homosexuals and homosexuality. homophobe: A person who is afraid of or hostile to homosexuals and homosexuality.

To: Tom Clarke who wrote (10509)	4/24/2002 10:41:28 AM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

THe AHD is certainly a newcomer to the dictionary scene. It first appeared in the late 60s, I think. I use it because Bill Bryson, one of my favorite writers on the English language, recommended it. (If you like words, read his Mother Tongue- English and How it Got That Way) I have never heard the AHD referred to as a "liberal" dictionary. Merriam-WEbster says pretty much the same thing- does it count? I didn't realize that now we have to use "conservative" dictionary sources here. Sorry. Does your OED, then, which I assume is what you would prefer, give a different definition for the word? AS for proactive, not sure what you are asking me.