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Words of the World: A Global History of the Oxford English Dictionary
Words of the World A Global History of the Oxford English Dictionary
Author: Sarah Ogilvie
Most people think of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a distinctly British product. Begun in England 150 years ago, it took more than 60 years to complete and, when it was finally finished in 1928, the British prime minister heralded it as a 'national treasure.' It maintained this image throughout the twentieth century, and in 2006 the Eng...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781107605695
ISBN-10: 1107605695
Publication Date: 12/31/2012
Pages: 257
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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