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Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary - print edition PE 1628 .M36 1993 REF. |
PURPOSE:
Based on the unabridged Third
Places considerable emphasis on contemporary pronunciation
and definitions
A history of words is usually given, along with the date when
the word first appeared
AUTHORITY:
Published by a reputable publisher of reference books
ARRANGEMENT:
The English Language in the Dictionary
Guide to Pronunciation
Pronunciation Symbols
Abbreviation & Symbols for Chemical Elements
Foreign Words and Phrases
Biographical Names
Geographical Names
Signs and Symbols
A Handbook of Styles
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