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February 1, 1884
Oxford Dictionary debuts
On this day in 1884, the first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate... MORE >
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Oxford Dictionary debuts
Oxford Dictionary debuts. alphabetical compilation of the words of a language, giving their meanings, spellings, etymology, pronunciation, and syllabication. The word dictionary was first used in the title by . . .
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