Concise Oxford English Dictionary

A major new edition of this world-famous dictionary offers the most authoritative description of the English language, with up-to-date coverage of more than 240,000 words, phrases, and meanings. * The clearest, most accurate definitions, based on the largest language research program in the world * Thousands of brand-new words and senses, from Oxford's unrivaled new words research New * Word Histories give a fascinating insight into the history and development of hundreds of words New * Hundreds of extra notes offer help with grammar, punctuation, and usage * Full appendices including new sections on styles of language and electronic communication.Soanes, Catherine is the author of 'Concise Oxford English Dictionary', published 2004 under ISBN 9780198608646 and ISBN 0198608640.