Concise Oxford English Dictionary 12th Edition (H), Age 16+

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary 12th Edition (hardback) 100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference. Updated regularly with the latest changes to words and meanings, the site provides hundreds of thousands of definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations in a range of languages. Access the highest quality language content, built from our extensive research, for free on your desktop or device. Over 200,000 entries, including hundreds of new words and terms. Around 2,000 South African words authoritatively explained. Exceptionally clear definitions using straightforward English. Tricky points of grammar and usage made clear, with offensive words signposted.