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The Oxford English dictionary

1989
Book
An accepted authority on the evolution of the English language. This work traces the usage of words through 2.4 million quotations from a range of international English language sources. Accompanying each definition is a chronologically arranged group of quotations that trace the usage of words, and show the contexts in which they can be used.
Edition:
2nd ed. / prepared by J.A. Simpson and E.S.C. Weiner.
Imprint:
Oxford : Clarendon, 1989.
Collation:
20 v. ; 32 cm.
Notes:
In 20 Vols.Previous ed.: published in 12v. with a 4v. supplement. 1933-1986.Previous ed.: published in 12 v. with a 4 v. supplement, 1933-1986.
ISBN:
9780198611868
Dewey class:
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LC class:
PE1625
Local class:
QRF423Mu2423
Language:
English
Index terms:
English language Dictionaries
BRN:
707380
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