Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English |
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The Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers a reliable description of Canadian spelling, pronunciation, and meaning in a durable and portable format. With each head word in colour it is easy for the user to find words quickly. With 125,000 words, phrases, and definitions, this dictionary features over 800 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions are presented so the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first, with each of these entries being exceptionally reliable – the result of Oxford’s unparalleled language resources and thorough research into the language. Throughout, it offers authoritative guidance on Canadian spelling, and pronunciations are given for difficult words using an easy sound-it-out system (i.e. for QWERTY Say KWUR tee). Designed to fulfill users’ everyday reference needs, the Colour Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English offers Canadians essential core vocabulary for everyday use. Edited by Katherine Barber, Heather Fitzgerald, Tom Howell, and Robert Pontisso. Published by Oxford University Press, 2008. Previous 2005 edition titled Oxford Canadian Dictionary of Current English. |
| Catalogue No. | 978-0-19-542843-8 |
| Price | $16.95 |
| Format | Softcover |
| Pages | 996 |
| Language | English only |
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