Compiled by leading British lexicographers, this dictionary should prove useful at home and in the office. It offers comprehensive coverage of the English language and contains a variety of features, including usage notes and essays on the history of words such as hypochondria and sideburns. The dictionary covers not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and jargon.
Compiled by leading British lexicographers, this dictionary should prove useful at home and in the office. It offers comprehensive coverage of the Eng...