The Oxford History of English Lexicography: General-purpose dictionaries
| Author | : Anthony Paul Cowie |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0199285608 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780199285600 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (600 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford History of English Lexicography: General-purpose dictionaries by : Anthony Paul Cowie
Download or read book The Oxford History of English Lexicography: General-purpose dictionaries written by Anthony Paul Cowie and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These volumes present a full account of the lexicography of English from its origins in medieval glosses, through its rapid development in the 18th century, to a fully-established high-tech industry that is as reliant as ever on learning and scholarship.