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The Compact Oxford English Dictionary by J. A. Simpson (1991, Hardcover, Revised edition,New Edition)

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In this edition, nine pages of the original fit onto just one. A magnifying glass is provided. Title The Compact Oxford English Dictionary. Publisher Oxford University Press. Format Hardcover. ISBN-13 9780198612582.

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The Compact Edition of the OED reproduces micrographically, in a single volume, the complete text of the highly acclaimed Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. In this edition, nine pages of the original fit onto just one. This volume comes in a slipcase with a magnifying glass and a new user's guide which explains the conventions of the OED.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198612583
ISBN-13
9780198612582
eBay Product ID (ePID)
67974

Product Key Features

Author
J. A. Simpson
Publication Name
Compact Oxford English Dictionary
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Dictionaries
Publication Year
1991
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence
Number of Pages
2402 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.4 in
Item Height
7.8 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Item Weight
254.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
LCCN
91-004353
Lc Classification Number
Pe1625.O87 1991
Edition Description
Revised Edition,New Edition
Reviews
'one of the wonders of the modern world ... it is fun to plunge into thiscolossal book and be ambushed by some unknown word or variation at the turn ofevery page or, in the case of the Compact edition, of every nine pages. This isa book all literate people will want to give themselves for Christmas, if theycannot persuade anyone else to give it to them. And the OUP should be given theNobel prize, or something better.'Illustrated London News, 'one of the wonders of the modern world ... it is fun to plunge into this colossal book and be ambushed by some unknown word or variation at the turn of every page or, in the case of the Compact edition, of every nine pages. This is a book all literate people will want to give themselves forChristmas, if they cannot persuade anyone else to give it to them. And the OUP should be given the Nobel prize, or something better.'Illustrated London News, From the reviews of the Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary:'The gigantic total picture of the English language...an epic achievement.' Anthony Burgess, Observer, 'virtually impossible to fault ... this is simply the finest dictionary around'Ian Shuttleworth, City Limits, From the reviews of the Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary:'The gigantic total picture of the English language...an epic achievement.' Anthony Burgess, Observer'The greatest dictionary in any language.' Geoffrey Wheatcroft, Daily Telegraph'A stupendous achievement.' William Golding, Evening Standard'The greatest reference book ever written.' Stephen Jay Gould, Nature'A national treasure.' New Statesman & Society'Has no real rival in any language.' Godfrey Smith, Sunday Times'One of the wonders of the world...the thing's a triumph.' Richard Boston, Guardian'This is the best.'Philip Howard, The Times'one of the wonders of the modern world ... it is fun to plunge into this colossal book and be ambushed by some unknown word or variation at the turn of every page or, in the case of the Compact edition, of every nine pages. This is a book all literate people will want to give themselves for Christmas, if they cannot persuade anyone else to give it to them. And the OUP should be given the Nobel prize, or something better.'Illustrated London News'virtually impossible to fault ... this is simply the finest dictionary around'Ian Shuttleworth, City Limits, From the reviews of the Second Edition of The Oxford English Dictionary:'The gigantic total picture of the English language...an epic achievement.'Anthony Burgess, Observer
Copyright Date
1991
Dewey Decimal
423
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20

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by kt--ln20 Mar, 2017
OED --- A look at the development of the English language
When a college student, I would take breaks when studying in the college library to read an entry in the OED. That was my process of clearing my mind from my major computer science and refreshing myself before diving back in. I missed those times and that option, thus this purchase.
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5 out of 5 stars
by boobooheadesque23 Nov, 2015
great compact dictionary
though a bit heavy, you have the entire oxford dictionary the best in the world, not only are there definitions they add 3 or 4 examples of the words use in literature which can help understand the way the word really works, for me , this is the clincher ! love it
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by briank77729 Aug, 2018
Everything about the elements of the English vocabulary before about 1990
It is the completely glorious, spectacular compendium of the beautiful, regular and irregular, rational and irrational, multicultural history of the English, with its justifiably famous illuminating examples of usage, before approx 1990 (published in 1991). Words of wisdom from John McWhorter fly through my thoughts as I peruse at random (the most fun way to use it, IMHO) - what a fun way to while away an hour or two! Back in the day I was myopic to such a degree I could read it without magnification (yes, it's true!) Alas, no longer.
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5 out of 5 stars
by spock587620 Jul, 2021
Excellent dictionary
This is the complete Oxford English Dictionary, with 9 micro-pages per page. You will definitely need a magnifier to read it. I bought a 4x magnifier for reading this (though my phone camera also works fine). The lexicography of the OED is incomparable.
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5 out of 5 stars
by imorr5512 Jan, 2016
Are you kidding
It's the dictionary. Probably the least used, most needed reference for today's world.
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OED --- A look at the development of the English language

great compact dictionary

Everything about the elements of the English vocabulary before about 1990

Excellent dictionary

Are you kidding

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