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I'm looking for a modern large library style printed dictionary to give as a gift. Recall the large printed well-bound dictionary in the public library? I am now looking and only find either desktop versions or software. Not what I want; neither is an antique dictionary. Any ideas on where to get one?
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Your local independent bookstore. The American Heritage is my favorite.
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I own the W3 (aka Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged). It's a good companion to the OED1 (aka the Oxford English Dictionary in microprint edition, alas) and Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage.
Ceci n'est pas un seing.
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Incline to agree with zm although the latter tended a bit too liberal for me about the late '50's
dalehileman
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although the latter tended a bit too liberal for me about the late '50's
The OED1 is the only one of the three books I suggested that was around in the 1950s. Is that what you meant? The W3 was first published in '63, IIRC. The third dictionary is from the '90s.
Ceci n'est pas un seing.
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zm I was judging from New Collegiate. For all I know they have since tightned up but I doubt it
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New Collegiate
Not one of the dictionaries I mentioned, but a fine abridged dictionary.
Ceci n'est pas un seing.
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I'm with Anna; but will add that you should call/visit a local bookstore, because I suspect they will have to order one for you.
Wow--wish I were on your gift list! This must be for a really special person. And good for you! :-)
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