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Oxford University Press
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The Oxford English Dictionary - Hardcover - John Simpson; Edmund Weiner - Oxford University Press
Reflecting upon the Dictionary's 80 years, that statement is today more apt than it ever has been. Also available online at: www.oed.com ... J. A. Simpson worked on the Supplement to the Oxford English Dictionary and prepared the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, which was published in 1982.
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It depends on what you want it for. These days, nothing can beat the websites: oed.com for the historical dictionary (which lists all the things a word has ever meant since its first appearance in English, so if you look up 'nice' the first thing you'll find is 'foolish, silly, simple, ignorant' because that is the oldest meaning) or premium.oxforddictionaries.com for the current dictionary. They contain all the latest information and discoveries and no book can measure up (if the current OED were printed, it would be twice the size of the 2nd edition of the OED, which took up 20 sizeable tomes). However, if you want a book, the Oxford Dictionary of English is your best bet for finding the meanings of words: https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780199571123.001.0001/acref-9780199571123 This dictionary lists what words mean now. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a much abbreviated version of the historical dictionary, which will give you historical information as well as the meanings. The Compact Oxford English Dictionary is an amazing artefact but not something you will want if you want to actually look up words: it's a huge book that contains the full 2nd edition of the Oxford English Dictionary with 9 pages printed to a page and a magnifying glass to be able to read it. Amazing in the day - it allowed people who couldn't afford a 20-volume set to own the full thing - but not really worth the effort now. The Compact Dictionary of Current English is basically the Oxford Dictionary of English, but smaller. More on reddit.com
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Oxford English Dictionary 'will not be printed again'
So how much does a printed copy cost? Quick look up on amazon $995.00. http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-English-Dictionary-Vols-1-20/dp/0198611862 More on reddit.com
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The next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, the world’s most definitive work on the language 'will not be printed again' because of the impact of the internet on book sales.
They are talking about the unabridged 21 volume version that is only of interest to academia. The single volume OED will continue to appear in bookshops, don't worry. More on reddit.com
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The Oxford English dictionary online is too expensive : dictionary
It is asking between 100 USD to 100 GBP depending on where you reside, for a month of access. It is too much money for an online dictionary. Were... More on old.reddit.com
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Encyclopediacenter
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The Oxford English Dictionary (20 Volume Set) - 2nd Edition
The Oxford English Dictionary (20 Volume Set) - 2nd Edition
The Oxford English Dictionary, 20 Volume Set, 2nd Edition
Price   $1,215.00
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AbeBooks
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The Oxford English Dictionary, Volume 1-20, (20 Volume Set): 9780198611868 - AbeBooks
Within U.S.A. ... J.A. Simpson ... Condition: new. Hardcover. The 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary is the accepted authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millennium....
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Dictionary.com
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Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com
The world's leading online dictionary: English definitions, synonyms, word origins, example sentences, word games, and more. A trusted authority for 25+ years!
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Oxford English Dictionary
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Cambridge Dictionary
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Oxford | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
3 days ago - 1. a city in south east England, famous for its university 2. a type of fairly…
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Barnes & Noble
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Oxford Dictionary of English by Oxford Dictionaries Staff, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
The foremost single volume authority on the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English as it is used today. It is informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the largest language research programme in the world, including the...
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App Store
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Oxford Dictionary - App Store - Apple
This comprehensive app, powered by Oxford Languages, offers a wealth of linguistic tools to help you achieve your language goals. ■ 15 OXFORD DICTIONARIES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: • Access a vast collection of dictionaries for English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Italian, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, Bulgarian, and Thai.
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Blissetts
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Oxford English Dictionary — Welcome to Blissetts
Oxford English Dictionary — Welcome to Blissetts
Compact Oxford English Dictionary of current EnglishOxford University Press, Third ed. revised 2008. Full bound Chieftain leather. Size 212 x 130. Gold and silver blocking between raised bands. Front and back boards ruled gold and silver lines. Hand made marbled endpapers. Three ed
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Oxford Dictionaries & Reference Books for sale - eBay
This set of Oxford's 20 volume dictionary work is a major product and a excellent work; it is too bad that the update wo... see all reviews ... The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition Vol.
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Cambridge Dictionary
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Cambridge Dictionary | English Dictionary, Translations & Thesaurus
The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.
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March 25, 2024 -

Hello all, I’m looking to pick up an Oxford dictionary but I am a little overwhelmed by choices. Compact, concise, English dictionary, dictionary of English, shorter, etc. What is the best format here? I need something fairly comprehensive, but limited to no more than a two or three volume set. A single book would also be fine. Vintage is also great as I collect older books Without getting my hands on them, it’s hard to distinguish the differences in all these variations. What would be your recommendation? Thanks!

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It depends on what you want it for. These days, nothing can beat the websites: oed.com for the historical dictionary (which lists all the things a word has ever meant since its first appearance in English, so if you look up 'nice' the first thing you'll find is 'foolish, silly, simple, ignorant' because that is the oldest meaning) or premium.oxforddictionaries.com for the current dictionary. They contain all the latest information and discoveries and no book can measure up (if the current OED were printed, it would be twice the size of the 2nd edition of the OED, which took up 20 sizeable tomes). However, if you want a book, the Oxford Dictionary of English is your best bet for finding the meanings of words: https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780199571123.001.0001/acref-9780199571123 This dictionary lists what words mean now. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a much abbreviated version of the historical dictionary, which will give you historical information as well as the meanings. The Compact Oxford English Dictionary is an amazing artefact but not something you will want if you want to actually look up words: it's a huge book that contains the full 2nd edition of the Oxford English Dictionary with 9 pages printed to a page and a magnifying glass to be able to read it. Amazing in the day - it allowed people who couldn't afford a 20-volume set to own the full thing - but not really worth the effort now. The Compact Dictionary of Current English is basically the Oxford Dictionary of English, but smaller.
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Encyclopediacenter
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The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
The Compact Oxford English Dictionary: in slipcase with reading glass, 2nd Edition
Price   $499.00
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Barnes & Noble
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