Have you ever wondered not just the meaning of a word, but where it came from and how it has been used over its history?
The answer can be found in the Oxford English Dictionary. With each definition is a chronologically arranged set of quotations showing the usage of the word over time. Definitions and quotations are not the only thing you will find in the OED. You will also find the etymology and pronunciation including regional variances.
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Sometimes words are dropped from the OED, but that does not mean they are lost for good! http://www.savethewords.org/ gives you a chance to see a list of the words that are going to be dropped from the OED. If one of your favorites is on the list, then use it!
You can access the Oxford English Dictionary in our catalog by following the following link: http://library.dcccd.edu/record=b1170714~S10
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