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diary

[ dahy-uh-ree ]

noun

plural diaries.
  1. a daily record, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences, observations, feelings, attitudes, etc.

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  2. a book for keeping such a record.

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  3. a book or pad containing pages marked and arranged in calendar order, in which to note appointments and the like.


diary

/ ˈ岹ɪəɪ /

noun

  1. a personal record of daily events, appointments, observations, etc
  2. a book for keeping such a record
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diary1

1575–85; < Latin 徱ܳ daily allowance, journal, equivalent to di ( ŧ ) day + -ary
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diary1

C16: from Latin 徱ܳ daily allocation of food or money, journal, from diŧ day
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He said he kept hold of it, though, but it was only when he showed the uniform to a friend he discovered the letter and an RAF diary.

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Reflecting on his love of the show, he added: "I was skipping into the diary room even if they were telling me off - I loved it. I loved the whole thing."

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A former minister, who is still a Tory MP, told the BBC she was "deeply saddened" by Hart's decision to publish his diaries, saying she too had an "issue" with him getting a peerage.

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Rourke was called into the diary room, where Big Brother told him his "language was offensive and unacceptable" and gave him the formal warning.

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The US actor was called into the diary room, where Big Brother told him his "language was offensive and unacceptable" and gave him the formal warning.

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