The meaning of everything: the story of the Oxford English dictionary
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Published:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxvii, 260 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780195175004, 9780195175004, 9780195175004, 019517500X (pbk.) :, 0198607024, 019517500X, 019517500X

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-253) and index.
Description
Traces the history of the Oxford English Dictionary from its earliest inception through its long path to completion, describes the process of creating a dictionary, and includes anecdotes about its creators and their work.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Winchester, S. (2004). The meaning of everything: the story of the Oxford English dictionary. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Winchester, Simon. 2004. The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Winchester, Simon, The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press, 2004.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Winchester, Simon. The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press, 2004.

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