Concise Oxford English Dictionary: The Definitive Reference for Learners and Writers

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100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you richauthoritative coverage of English as it is used today.; 1728 pages; Published: 18/08/2011

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