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purchasing a new dictionary and am baffled by the number and kind of dictionaries on the market. starting back to college; english major; any comments/opinions on which is the best???
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Probably depends on what you're looking for in a dictionary. I like AHD for etymologies and OED for word histories. YMMV.
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My prof recommended the current edition of Webster's New Collegiate back in the mid 80's.
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