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William Little, H. W. Fowler, J. Coulson; Revised And Edited By C. T. Onions, Oxford University Press. Edition: 3rd ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA landmark reference work in the English language, The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: On Historical Principles presents a comprehensive yet accessible abridgment of the full Oxford English Dictionary, tracing the origins, evolution, and meanings of words from Old English through to modern usage. Compiled and revised by a distinguished team of lexicographers, it details the historical development of each entry, illustrating how words have shifted in meaning, spelling, and usage across centuries of written English. The tone is authoritative and scholarly, making it an indispensable resource for writers, academics, editors, and anyone with a serious interest in the English language. Unlike a standard dictionary, it grounds every definition in historical context, providing dated quotations that chronicle the life of each word through literature and documented speech. This enduring reference remains one of the most trusted and rigorous single-volume dictionaries of the English language ever produced. …