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020			_a0-19-860064-X
035			_a(AEA)204A40AC48084A86A55BEC3EBF62001B
040			_aAEA _cAEA
100			_aThompson, Della, ed. _987199
245		4	_aThe Oxford compact english dictionary. / _cDella Thompson.
260			_aOxford: _bOxford University Press, _c1996
300			_axv, _b1231 p. _c23 cm.
500			_aFacilitates 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.
650			_aEnglish language--20th century--Dictionaries _2sears _987200
650			_aEnglish language--New words--Dictionaries _2sears _987201
700			_aThompson, Della F. _987202
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