New to the second edition:
- over 1,600 new words and senses added since the first edition
- updated spellings
- updated definitions that reflect advances in technology and changes in Canadian usage
Paperback Oxford Canadian Dictionary, 2nd Edition |
| Based on the critically acclaimed and
bestselling Canadian Oxford Dictionary, the
Paperback Oxford Canadian Dictionary is the essential dictionary for
everyday use, offering all the authority of Oxford’s flagship Canadian
dictionary in a handy and affordable paperback format. With over 200,000 words, phrases, and definitions, it features over 1,850 uniquely Canadian words and senses. Definitions, worded for ease of comprehension, are presented so that the meaning most familiar to Canadians appears first. Each of these entries is exceptionally reliable, the result of thorough research into the language and Oxford’s unparalleled language resources. Thousands of labels, usage notes, and example sentences offer help on correct usage. The dictionary contains thorough coverage of North American vocabulary in addition to Canadian English. |
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Edited by Heather Fitzgerald, Tom Howell, and Robert Pontisso. Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Dictionaries: Katherine Barber. Published by Oxford University Press, 2006. |
| Catalogue No. | 0-19-542439-5 |
| Price | $22.95 |
| Format | Softcover |
| Pages | 1212 |
| Language | English only |
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Shipping and applicable taxes extra. Questions about this product? Please e-mail us. Last modified: April 25, 2006 |
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