Overview

Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the Oxford Large Print Dictionary is the ideal reference for anyone who needs - or prefers - reading large print. Up to date and easy to use, the dictionary offers 60,000 entries (5,000 new to this edition) as well as 4,000 encyclopedic entries for people and places, hundreds of usage notes on correct English, and pronunciation guidance. Among the examples of up-to-date vocabulary included in this edition are crusty, hotting, internal market, love handles, and negative equity. Some of the new faces making their first appearance are Bill Clinton, Kenneth Branagh, Luciano Pavarotti, Stephen Hawking, Maya Angelou, and Madonna.

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Author:   Joyce Hawkins ,  Elaine Pollard ,  Helen Liebeck
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 5.50cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   2.070kg
ISBN:  

9780198613220

ISBN 10:   0198613229
Pages:   952
Publication Date:   01 November 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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About the Editors: Elaine Pollard is a freelance lexicographer. She was formerly a Research Fellow at Birmingham University. Helen Liebeck is Senior Editor in the Dictionary Department of Oxford University Press

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