Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Light foxing on endpapers; internally sound.
For over a century, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary has stood as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive abridged dictionaries of the English language, presenting the full breadth of English vocabulary — from its ancient Anglo-Saxon roots to the living language of the modern era — across two magnificently produced volumes. This landmark reference work chronicles over 500,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and traces their etymological histories with the same scholarly rigour that defines its parent work, the Oxford English Dictionary, making it an indispensable resource for writers, academics, and language enthusiasts alike. Compiled and edited by a team of Oxford's most distinguished lexicographers, this edition illustrates the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the English language with precision and depth, organising its entries with a clarity that makes even complex etymological histories accessible. Each definition is supported by dated quotations drawn from centuries of literature, demonstrating how words have shifted in meaning and usage across the ages — a feature that transforms this dictionary from a mere reference tool into a captivating archive of human thought and expression. Whether consulted for scholarly research or pure linguistic curiosity, this two-volume set remains the definitive companion for anyone who wishes to truly understand the English language.
Author: William Little; J. Coulson; H. W. Fowler; G. W. S. Friedrichsen; C. T. Onions (Revised by)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Oxford University Press
Genre: Dictionaries
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Light foxing on endpapers; internally sound.
For over a century, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary has stood as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive abridged dictionaries of the English language, presenting the full breadth of English vocabulary — from its ancient Anglo-Saxon roots to the living language of the modern era — across two magnificently produced volumes. This landmark reference work chronicles over 500,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and traces their etymological histories with the same scholarly rigour that defines its parent work, the Oxford English Dictionary, making it an indispensable resource for writers, academics, and language enthusiasts alike. Compiled and edited by a team of Oxford's most distinguished lexicographers, this edition illustrates the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the English language with precision and depth, organising its entries with a clarity that makes even complex etymological histories accessible. Each definition is supported by dated quotations drawn from centuries of literature, demonstrating how words have shifted in meaning and usage across the ages — a feature that transforms this dictionary from a mere reference tool into a captivating archive of human thought and expression. Whether consulted for scholarly research or pure linguistic curiosity, this two-volume set remains the definitive companion for anyone who wishes to truly understand the English language.