Empire of Words: The Reign of the OED by John Willinsky
Empire of Words: The Reign of the OED

John Willinsky

Empire of Words: The Reign of the OED

John Willinsky

264 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

nonfiction informative lighthearted medium-paced
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What is the meaning of a word? Most readers turn to the dictionary for authoritative meanings and correct usage. But what is the source of authority in dictionaries? Some dictionaries employ panels of experts to fix meaning and prescribe usage, ot...

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