OED : Oxford English Dictionary

Alternate Title(s): Oxford English Dictionary, Dictionary, Oxford English

Contains the complete 2nd Edition, its three-volume Additions Series, plus much new material provided through quarterly updates. Includes etymology, definition, part of speech, date of origination, pronunciation, quotation and cross references. Includes the Historical Thesaurus.

Laurier Library has provided access to this resource for many years. The interface was redesigned in July 2023.

Types:

Individual reference work

Summary:

The full text of the 20-volume 2nd edition (1989) plus regular updates.

Subjects Covered:

Interdisciplinary, English, Languages and Literatures, Medieval Studies

Authorized Users:

Laurier Library visitors, Laurier staff students and faculty

Access:

Online

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