Vintage 1960 Webster's New International Dictionary (Second Edition, Unabridged) [Hardcover]
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Published: 1960
Author: -
Publisher: G & C Merriam Company
Genre: Dictionaries
Paperback: 3194 pages
Condition: 6/10 (Used, The cover shows heavy wear, with rips in several areas)
Weight: 8kg
Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language, Second Edition is a comprehensive unabridged dictionary that documents the breadth, history, and usage of English with scholarly depth and practical detail, containing hundreds of thousands of entries that cover standard vocabulary, archaic and obsolete terms, scientific and technical language, proper names, and foreign words commonly used in English. Definitions are supported by detailed etymologies tracing word origins across languages, pronunciation guides, variant spellings, and usage labels that distinguish formal, colloquial, regional, or specialized contexts, and it is especially known for its historical approach that shows how meanings evolved over time along with illustrative quotations that clarify nuance and real world usage. Beyond word entries, it includes supplementary sections such as biographical and geographical names, abbreviations, and reference tables, making it both a language resource and a broad reference work for scholars, writers, and educators. As a mid twentieth century publication, this edition also holds appeal for collectors and book enthusiasts, representing a historical snapshot of lexicography, traditional printing craftsmanship, and pre digital reference culture, which adds archival, nostalgic, and bibliographic value beyond its practical function.
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