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Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary is the accepted authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millennium. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. It traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of international English language sources, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books.
More information about Oxford English Dictionary
| Subject Coverage | Language and LinguisticsEnglish |
| URL | http://www.oed.com/ |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Type | Database |
| Coverage Dates / Backfiles / Embargo | The complete contents of the 20-volume Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary and the complete contents of the three Additions volumes published 1993-7 are available. |
| Updated | Four times a year |
| Commence & Expiry Dates of Contract | 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2017 |
| Help Links to Publishers Site/ Online Tutorials | http://www.oed.com/services/ |
| Access / Authentication | IP address or Athens |
| Licence Summary | OUP Ref Works Licence Summary
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