Lost for words : the hidden history of the Oxford English Dictionary
Mugglestone, Lynda2005
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Uncovering the fascinating story of the Oxford English Dictionary, this book looks at how it came into being, as well as illustrating the arguments and controversies over meanings, definitions and pronunciations.
Main title:
Lost for words : the hidden history of the Oxford English Dictionary / Lynda Mugglestone.
Author:
Imprint:
New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, c2005.
Collation:
xxi, 273 p. : ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-265) and index.
ISBN:
9780300106992 (hbk)
Dewey class:
423.09
Language:
English
BRN:
1350155