The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark reference work in the English language, The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary presents a comprehensive and authoritative record of the English vocabulary, spanning words from 1700 to the present day while also capturing significant historical usage. Drawn from the full Oxford English Dictionary, it distills over half a million words, phrases, and definitions into an accessible yet scholarly two-volume set, making it an indispensable resource for writers, editors, students, and language enthusiasts alike. Each entry details etymology, pronunciation, and nuanced definitions, illustrating how words have evolved across centuries of use. The tone is precise and academic, reflecting the rigorous lexicographical standards for which Oxford University Press is renowned. Whether used as a daily reference or a deep resource for historical research, this dictionary stands as one of the most trusted and thorough guides to the English language ever compiled.
Author: Lesley Brown
Format: Hardback
Published: 1993, Oxford University Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark reference work in the English language, The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary presents a comprehensive and authoritative record of the English vocabulary, spanning words from 1700 to the present day while also capturing significant historical usage. Drawn from the full Oxford English Dictionary, it distills over half a million words, phrases, and definitions into an accessible yet scholarly two-volume set, making it an indispensable resource for writers, editors, students, and language enthusiasts alike. Each entry details etymology, pronunciation, and nuanced definitions, illustrating how words have evolved across centuries of use. The tone is precise and academic, reflecting the rigorous lexicographical standards for which Oxford University Press is renowned. Whether used as a daily reference or a deep resource for historical research, this dictionary stands as one of the most trusted and thorough guides to the English language ever compiled.