By reducing the size of each page from the 1933 edition, this 1971 edition contains four original pages on each page (hence the magnifying glass). This two volume, compact edition contains the original 13 volumes of the OED from 1933. The Oxford English Dictionary has been the standard as THE historical dictionary of the English language as it not only gives you a thoroughly thorough definition but also the historical development and etymological roots and usage and variations of each word. From its charming drawer that contains the very necessary magnifying glass to its micro font to its hernia-inducing weight, this treasure trove of words has come to feel like an old friend. One of those loved possessions is my 1971 Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. The few things that I do own, I treasure with an irrational devotion. Because of this, my belongings are pretty sparse. See, I have a real phobia of the suffocating feeling of owning too many things.
But I felt compelled to write a review (spoiler-free). You can see the full list of words to be added in this update here.I felt ridiculous marking this as "read" because of course I haven't read it. Finally, ever wondered about the history of the word GROOM? Matthew Bladen, OED Senior Editor, delves into it here.Also be sure to have a read of OED Senior Consultant Phonetics Editor, Matthew Moreland's blog on the New Zealand Transcription Model. Take a look at the additions to New Zealand English in this blog post by Danica Salazar, OED Executive Editor.Discover the biblical origins of VIRAGO in this post by Eleanor Maier, OED Executive Editor.Learn more about the words added to the OED this quarter in our new words notes by OED Executive Editor, Craig Leyland.The latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary includes over 1,400 fully revised and updated entries, and over 700 new words, phrases, and senses appear for the first time, including deepfake, antigram, and groomzilla.
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