The fascinating origins of more than 11,000 core words in English are compiled in this reference that includes word usage, social history of words now used, and

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary

This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise

This dictionary covers tricky words and includes pronunciation, parts of speech, and concise definitions for each word, sample sentences to reinforce correct us