The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary
Simon WinchesterThe Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary
January 1, 2003Oxford University Press, USA292 pages
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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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