Dennis G. > wrote:

(Nancree) wrote:
>
>>My original question arose because I was having trouble searching for one word.
>>I have since found that M-W Dictionary.com works fine, as usual, with most
>>words. I like its acoustical pronunciation feature.
>>
>>The one word, ("mung"), is the one that brought up a problematical page. (I
>>know what "mung" means, at least on the internet. I was looking for the word
>>root). This is the search that brought up a page offering a "free trial", and
>>which I found confusing. Still do.
>> Try "m-w.com" and search "mung" and see what you think.
>>Nancree
>>------------------------------
>>Here's my original post:
>>""I have been using Merriam-Webster Dictionary on line for quite while. For
>>free. Now it is offering a "free trial", which indicates they are now charging
>>for it. What's up? Can anyone explain. And what is your favorite on-line
>>dictionary? I've always liked this one.
>>Thanks
>>Nancree
>> http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionar...=Dictionary&va
>>=mung&x=17&y=18
>>
>>Thanks to all of you who sent replies with their favorite on-line dictionary.
>=====
>
>http://www.onelook.com/?loc=pub&w=mung has 17 definitions.
>
>Dennis

er, references 17 sources . Wikipedia is excellent.
Apparently origin is China
R.S., c. 11(1st Supp.), s. 1.
319. (2) Every one who, by communicating statements,
other than in private conversation,wilfully promotes
hatred against any identifiable group is guilty of:
(a) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two years; or
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction