Things You Learn When You Write The Dictionary, with Emily Brewster – Tuesday, June 24th @ 7 pm: While The Dictionary is frequently called upon to justify positions and settle debates, most people know relatively little about how dictionaries are made and what their aims are. Join Merriam-Webster Senior Editor Emily Brewster for a peek into a lexicographer’s view of The Dictionary. We’ll discuss language change, annoying words, and just how it is that a term like “chillax” comes to qualify for dictionary entry.