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The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
J. A. Simpson (Ed.)
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Description for The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
Hardcover. This edition contains the 20 volumes of the "Oxford English Dictionary" in a single-volume, micrographically reproduced format, presenting nine pages to view. A magnifying glass is provided. Editor(s): Murray, J. A. H.; Simpson, J. A.; Weiner, E. S. C. Num Pages: 2402 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 480 x 320 x 185. Weight in Grams: 6740.
The Compact Edition of the OED reproduces micrographically, in a single volume, the complete text of the highly acclaimed Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. In this edition, nine pages of the original fit onto just one. This volume comes in a slipcase with a magnifying glass and a new user's guide which explains the conventions of the OED.
The Compact Edition of the OED reproduces micrographically, in a single volume, the complete text of the highly acclaimed Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. In this edition, nine pages of the original fit onto just one. This volume comes in a slipcase with a magnifying glass and a new user's guide which explains the conventions of the OED.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
2402
Condition
New
Number of Pages
2402
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198612582
SKU
V9780198612582
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Ref
99-4
About J. A. Simpson (Ed.)
J. A. Simpson and E. S. C. Weiner are Lexicographers in the Oxford Languages department.
Reviews for The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
From the reviews of the Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary:"The gigantic total picture of the English language...an epic achievement." Anthony Burgess, Observer A stupendous achievement.
William Golding, Evening Standard
The greatest reference book ever written.
Stephen Jay Gould, Nature
A national treasure.
New Statesman & Society
William Golding, Evening Standard
The greatest reference book ever written.
Stephen Jay Gould, Nature
A national treasure.
New Statesman & Society