The principal historical dictionary of the English language, published by Oxford University Press; an internationally accepted authority on the English language. First published in 1884. The first online version of the dictionary was published in 2000.
The Oxford English Dictionary
OED
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Paul, Janet Elaine, 1919-2004 :Chancellor's Lectures 1983. Bob Birchfield, Editor OED. ...
Date: 1983
By: Paul, Janet Elaine (Dame), 1919-2004
Reference: A-303-005
Description: Shows full-face portrait to waist, of New Zealand-born Robert Burchfield behind lectern with two microphones attached to it. Other Titles - Bob Burchfield Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 230 x 160 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Janet Paul in 1996. Transfers: Transfer from Manuscripts & Archives..
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Hubbard, James, 1949- :"The Oxford dictionary has added a new word..." 30 August 2013
Date: 2013
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Setford News Photo Agency
Reference: DCDL-0026026
Description: A four-part cartoon showing a couple in conversation. Conversation continues: "What is it?" "Omnishambles" "How do you spell it" "F.O.N.T.E.R.R.A." Refers to the ongoing difficulties experienced by Fonterra following the contamination of the dairy products in 2013. Context also includes the annual announcement of new words to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary, which received widespread media coverage in late August following reports that 'twerk' and 'selfie' were to be added to the online version of the Dictionary. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).