These are often good places to begin your research. They provide a brief overview of topics and bibliographies for further reading.
For subject specific Encyclopedias, see Books/Encyclopedias tab found in the specific subject guide or do a search in the library catalog.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
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Features concise definitions, clear pronunciations, illustrations, tables, cross-references, examples of contemporary word use, synonyms, and more.
The Oxford English Dictionary
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The Oxford English Dictionary is the ultimate authority on the usage and meaning of English words and phrases, and a fascinating guide to the evolution of our language. It traces the usage, meaning and history of words from 1150 AD to the present day. No dictionary of any language approaches the OED in thoroughness, authority, and wealth of linguistic information. The OED defines over half a million words, and includes almost 2.4 million illustrative quotations, providing an invaluable record of English throughout the centuries.
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