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Why does /usr/share/dict/words contain “manbird” on OS X?

by dharness on 3/31/19, 1:54 AM with 3 comments

• by TheAceOfHearts on 3/31/19, 3:00 AM

  Since some might miss the comment linking to it, I want to highlight this related question as well: Who or what compiled /usr/share/dict/words?

  According to Wikipedia [1]: "In 1934, the New International Dictionary was revised and expanded for a second edition, which is popularly known as Webster’s Second or W2, although it was not published under that title."

  [0] https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/286787/who-or-what-...

  [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster%27s_Dictionary#Webster...

• by ksaj on 3/31/19, 8:01 PM

  I am using the wcanadian-insane wordlist under Linux, and it is also in there.

  First I thought it would be related to ladybird, which is another common name for the ladybug. But after a few pages of internet meme crap, I discovered manbird is the same as birdman - an aviator.

  When I think of birdlady, I can't help thinking of Kids In The Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YwnAdT9I_o

• by bigkm on 3/31/19, 2:26 PM

  For anyone wondering this is the source dictionary of the look command.