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Penguin Concise English Dictionary
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Penguin Concise English Dictionary
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Robert Allen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:1056 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Dictionaries |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780140515190
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| Classifications | Dewey:423 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
1 August 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Compiled by leading British lexicographers, this dictionary should prove useful at home and in the office. It offers comprehensive coverage of the English language and contains a variety of features, including usage notes and essays on the history of words such as "hypochondria" and "sideburns". The dictionary covers not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and jargon.
Author Biography
THE NEW PENGUIN CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY has been compiled by a team of leading lexicographers, and edited by Robert Allen, former editor of the CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY.
ReviewsThe ideal companion for every home and office, offering comprehensive coverage of the language and a wealth of useful additional features, covering not only standard English, but also scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and jargon.
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