The Meaning of Everything CD : The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction, Reference, Books on CD
Book Type: Audio CD
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Literature & Fiction, Reference, Books on CD
Book Type: Audio CD
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A fascinating "listen" for any student of English who is interested in etymology and the history of the OED. Includes numerous details and anecdotes on the dictionary making process, various eccentric editors of the dictionary, and their efforts to cultivate public participation in the project which spanned over a half century.
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