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The Oxford English Dictionary has relaunched OED Online with a new look and feel. The site not only contains new content but new features and functionality.



Find out more by reading the welcome letter from the Chief Editor or the OED and then start exploring.

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The meaning of everything! from astronomy to zoology.
Topical timelines from the ancient world to British prime ministers.
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Who said that? (and when and why!) find the answer in
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