"Jedi," "padawan," and other words from a galaxy far, far away added to Oxford English Dictionary

Lucasfilm(LONDON) -- Well, it certainly took a while, but some words that were first heard in 1977's Star Wars have finally been enshrined in the Oxford English Dictionary.

October 16, 2019Updated: October 16, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

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"Jedi," "padawan," and other words from a galaxy far, far away added to Oxford English Dictionary

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Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

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New Adams County Fair Manager Enjoys First Fair at the Helm

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