Oxbridge and Oxbridge accents

Posted by Word Camel on January 21, 2002

Where did the term "Oxbridge" come from? I'm also wondering if there is such a thing as an Oxbridge accent. I once introduced two Oxford graduates, whose accents mutated as they spoke into something very unlike the way either had spoken before, clipped, fast and rather hard-to-understand. Perhaps someone experienced in these matters could comment.

Thanks

• Oxbridge and Oxbridge accents Bruce Kahl 01/21/02
  • Earlier reference Word Camel 01/21/02
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      • A note to the poster with apologies Lil_McGil 01/22/02
        • A note to the poster with apologies Bob 01/22/02
          • Ironically... Word Camel 01/22/02
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