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Empire of words : the reign of the OED /

What is the meaning of a word? Most readers turn to the dictionary for authoritative meanings and correct usage. But what is the source of authority in dictionaries? Some dictionaries employ panels of experts to fix meaning and prescribe usage, others rely on derivation through etymology. But perhap...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Willinsky, John, 1950-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2001.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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