The Oxford compact english dictionary. / Della Thompson.
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Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference | PE 1628.Ox2c 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 3AEA0000269420 |
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PE 1628 .N420 2004 The new Webster's dictionary of the English language. | PE 1628.Ox2 1992 The Oxford dictionary of new words: a popular guide to words in the news. | PE 1628.Ox2a 1990 The Oxford writers ' dictionary. | PE 1628.Ox2c 1996 The Oxford compact english dictionary. / | PE 1628 .W399 1988 Webster's New World dictionary of American English / | PE 1628 .W399 1996 Webster's new world dictionary and thesaurus / | PE 1628.5.Am35 1998 The american heritage student dictionary / |
Facilitates the the access to new words and their meanings in their additions to the language in all areas of human activity. Compound nouns are given their own entries in the main alphabetical list and abbreviations are minimal. Pronunciation are given using a simple respelling system rather than the International Phonetic Alphabet. Etymologies are rewritten and highlights the most interesting aspect of word origins, avoiding technical terminology reducing cross-reference to a minimum. North American vocabulary was given generous coverage and Usage Notes are provided to exolain on the grammar and usage of the English language. Appendices on a wide variety of subjects, including countries of the world ,weights, measures, temperature conversion charts, multiplication tables, types of calendar, the constellations, alphabets of the world, and wedding anniversaries are made available.
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