The ultimate authority on the usage and meaning of English words and phrases, unparalleled in its accuracy and comprehensiveness, the Oxford English Dictionary is the supreme reference work for anyone who loves the language. Oxford English Dictionary Book Description : It also examines the evolution of the lexicographers' working methods, and provides much information about the people-many of them remarkable individuals-who have contributed to the project over the last century and a half. The book explores the cultural background from which the idea of a comprehensive historical dictionary of English emerged, the lengthy struggles to bring this concept to fruition, and the development of the book from the appearance of the first printed fascicle in 1884 to the launching of the Dictionary as an online database in 2000 and beyond. He has drawn on a wide range of sources-including previously unexamined archival material and eyewitness testimony-to create a detailed history of the project. The author, uniquely among historians of the OED, is also a practising lexicographer with nearly thirty years' experience of working on the Dictionary. This book tells the history of the Oxford English Dictionary from its beginnings in the middle of the nineteenth century to the present. The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary Book Description : The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary This title replaces the previous edition ISBN 0-19-860205-7. The Little Oxford Dictionary is further enhanced by a 16-page quick reference supplement, which includes frequently misspelled words and commonly confused pairs of words, as well as lists of wedding anniversaries and countries and currencies. Extra help is provided in the shape of in-text notes which give guidance on spelling, usage, and selected word origins, and special panels which cover general grammar points, such as punctuation, word building, and parts of speech. Pronunciation guidance is given using a simple respelling system. The attractive new design makes it very easy to find the information you need, while definitions arewritten in clear and simple English, avoiding technical vocabulary. The emphasis is therefore on clarity and accessibility both in terms of layout and content.
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In a portable and durable format, it is an excellent all-purpose dictionary, and is particularly suitable for secondary school level. This new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary is part of Oxford's new range of dictionaries based on the highly-acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English. Little Oxford English Dictionary Book Description :
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