Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

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Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:60235896

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The Oxford English Dictionary (CD-ROM). by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0198600275

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The Oxford English Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Gilliver,Jeremy Marshall,Edmund Weiner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780199568369

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The Ring of Words by Peter Gilliver,Jeremy Marshall,Edmund Weiner Pdf

Tolkien's first job, on returning home from World War I, was as an assistant on the staff of the Oxford English Dictionary. He later said that he had "learned more in those two years than in any other equal part of his life." The Ring of Words reveals how his professional work on the OED influenced Tolkien's creative use of language in his fictional world. Here three senior editors of the OED offer an intriguing exploration of Tolkien's career as a lexicographer and illuminate his creativity as a word user and word creator. The centerpiece of the book is a wonderful collection of "word studies" which will delight the heart of Ring fans and word lovers everywhere. The editors look at the origin of such Tolkienesque words as "hobbit," "mithril, "Smeagol," "Ent," "halfling," and "worm" (meaning "dragon"). Readers discover that a word such as "mathom" (anything a hobbit had no immediate use for, but was unwilling to throw away) was actually common in Old English, but that "mithril," on the other hand, is a complete invention (and the first "Elven" word to have an entry in the OED). And fans of Harry Potter will be surprised to find that "Dumbledore" (the name of Hogwart's headmaster) was a word used by Tolkien and many others (it is a dialect word meaning "bumblebee"). Few novelists have found so much of their creative inspiration in the shapes and histories of words. Presenting archival material not found anywhere else, The Ring of Words offers a fresh and unexplored angle on the literary achievements of one of the world's most famous and best-loved writers.

Author : J. A. Simpson,E. S. C. Weiner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 2386 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0198612583

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The Compact Oxford English Dictionary by J. A. Simpson,E. S. C. Weiner Pdf

The standard dictionary of the English language micrographically printed in one volume

Author : Katherine Maud Elisabeth Murray
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0300089198

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Caught in the Web of Words by Katherine Maud Elisabeth Murray Pdf

This unique and celebrated biography describes how a largely self-educated boy from a small village in Scotland entered the world of scholarship and became the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and a great lexicographer. It also provides an absorbing account of how the dictionary was written, the personalities of the people working on it, and the endless difficulties that nearly led to the whole enterprise being abandoned. "It is a magnificent story of a magnificent man, one of the finest biographies of the twentieth century, as its subject was one of the finest human beings of the nineteenth." --Anthony Burgess "A moving and dramatic story . . . sometimes tragic, often comic, ultimately triumphant." --Times (London) "A biography that possesses many of the virtues of James Murray himself--grace, humor, intelligence, curiosity, and scholarship." --Time "In her vivid biography, Murray's granddaughter brings his remarkable personality to life, and provides an unexpectedly fascinating account of the OED's long and difficult birth." --Times Literary Supplement "A gripping, engaging story; endearing, too. The daily round of a big Victorian family, with its jokes, games, and treasured seaside holidays, is entrancingly evoked." --Sunday Times (London)

Author : Angus Stevenson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 2093 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780199571123

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Oxford Dictionary of English by Angus Stevenson Pdf

The Oxford Dictionary of English offers authoritative and in-depth coverage of over 350,000 words, phrases, and meanings. The foremost single-volume authority on the English language.

Author : Philip Durkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199691630

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The Oxford Handbook of Lexicography by Philip Durkin Pdf

This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions andperspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, andbilingual dictionaries. Part II and III are devoted to the distinctive methodologies and concerns of the historical dictionaries and specialist dictionaries respectively, while chapters in Part IV examine specific topics such as description and prescription; the representation of pronunciation; andthe practicalities of dictionary production. The book ends with a chronology of the major events in the history of lexicography. It will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

Author : Angus Stevenson,Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1728 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199601110

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary by Angus Stevenson,Maurice Waite Pdf

The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. This Luxury Edition is perfect for anyone looking to invest in a reliable resource for home, school, or office. It includes unique features such as cut thumb tabs, printed endpapers, ribbon marker, with coloured head and tailbands making it a centerpiece for all bookshelves. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary Luxury Edition presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This Luxury Edition also includes 12 months' of access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com.

Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199640942

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Paperback Oxford English Dictionary by Maurice Waite Pdf

Little Oxford English Dictionary is a book to support knowledge creation of Sara Hawker. Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. This is a major new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary, offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary. Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique database with hundreds of millions of words of English, it provides a fresh selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language, and are easier to understand than ever before, and there are hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right. A brand-new Factfinder center section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and their capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures, as well as help with spelling and punctuation. A new, clear design makes the Little Oxford English Dictionary easy to use, and ideal for use at school, at home, and in the office. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Online. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more. Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference.

Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199666157

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Pocket Oxford English Dictionary by Maurice Waite Pdf

This dictionary offers coverage of English as an international language, the defining style is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage.

Author : Peter Gilliver
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191009686

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The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Peter Gilliver Pdf

This book tells the history of the Oxford English Dictionary from its beginnings in the middle of the nineteenth century to the present. The author, uniquely among historians of the OED, is also a practising lexicographer with nearly thirty years' experience of working on the Dictionary. He has drawn on a wide range of sources-including previously unexamined archival material and eyewitness testimony-to create a detailed history of the project. The book explores the cultural background from which the idea of a comprehensive historical dictionary of English emerged, the lengthy struggles to bring this concept to fruition, and the development of the book from the appearance of the first printed fascicle in 1884 to the launching of the Dictionary as an online database in 2000 and beyond. It also examines the evolution of the lexicographers' working methods, and provides much information about the people-many of them remarkable individuals-who have contributed to the project over the last century and a half.

Author : Lynda Mugglestone,Professor of the History of English Lynda Mugglestone
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300106998

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Lost for Words by Lynda Mugglestone,Professor of the History of English Lynda Mugglestone Pdf

Examines the hidden history through which the Oxford English Dictionary came into being in a study that traces the personal battles involved in chronicling an ever-changing language.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1998-06-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0195214560

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The Oxford English Dictionary by Oxford University Press Pdf

This is a series of three volumes supplementing the acclaimed Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Each volume contains 3,000 new words and meanings presented in the style of the OED. These represent a variety of work-in-progress, covering words and meanings that have recently entered the language, as well as the results of further research on items already included in the Dictionary. With over 12,000 illustrative quotations showing the evolution of each word or meaning, these volumes are not only a testimony to the continual development of our living language, but also make compelling browsing.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : OXFORD University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0198614373

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Oxford Dictionary of Current English by Oxford University Press Pdf

Provides definitions of words in contemporary use in English-speaking countries throughout the world, with examples of idiomatic uses, guides to irregular forms, notes on grammar and preferred usage, and lists of related terms.