John Simpson, Chief Editor of the OED, is to retire in September. See the press release. You can renew your attempts to get the e-word into the dictionary, Kalleh, in November, when the new guy, Michael Proffitt, will take charge. Perhaps he'll be more receptive?

Good point, arnie. I will never forget the look on John Simpson's face when I asked about epicaricacy. I really can't describe it, but while he seemed amused, I could also tell it wouldn't happen under his watch.

I'll have to write him a note, though. I have the utmost respect for him.

Is he related to Bart?

Has he ever discussed this?

Interesting, Proof. This is what I think of as a jumper.

Looks like something out of the Westboro Baptist catalog.

There are some great jumpers out there. I had trouble finding a nice looking one because they're rather out of style now, at least for adults. I used to have some great ones, though.