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Every Fan Fiction Writer Needs a Good Dictionary . . . here are a few I’ve used, plus some we might need.
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Dictionary.com: Free online dictionary search, translator, word of the day, crossword puzzles and word games, and vocabulary learning resources for many languages.
Merriam-Webster Online: Merriam-Webster provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources.
~*~ Medical ~*~
Merriam-Webster Medical: Search medical terms and abbreviations with the most up-to-date and comprehensive medical dictionary from the reference experts at Merriam-Webster.
WebMD: A leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and education.
~*~ Legal ~*~
Law Dictionary: Comprehensive law dictionary with multiple search options. Includes abbreviations and cross-referenced links.
Merriam-Webster Legal: Search more than 10,000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language. An easy-to-understand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at Merriam-Webster.
~*~ Slang ~*~
Urban Dictionary: A slang dictionary with your definitions. Define your world.
Online Slang Dictionary:
Dictionary.com Slang:
~*~ Miscellaneous ~*~
The Skeptic’s Dictionary: Skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal, supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices with references to the best skeptical/
~*~ Sex ~*~
Sex-Lexis.com: Dictionary of sexual terms and expressions and dictionary of the "F" word, with quotes, synonyms, and cross-references.
Play Safe: A-Z of sex lingo
Sexual Diversity: Definitions of some of the sexual terms, abbreviations and their meanings you may come across on SexualDiversity.org - and in everyday life.
