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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the …
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward and accessible A-Z guide to the diverse and often complex terminology of English grammar. It contains over 1,600 …
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology
The most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 entries cover the terms encountered in academic and popular archaeological …
Oxford Companion to the English Language
The Oxford Companion to the English Language provides an authoritative single-volume source of information about the English language. It is intended both for reference and for …
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
'A companion to be cherished', 'judicious and authoritative', 'informative and entertaining', an 'invaluable work of reference' - these are just some of the phrases used by …
Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
One of the most distinctive characteristics of English is the number of words and phrases it has borrowed - and continues to borrow - from other languages, originally and most …
A Dictionary of World History
This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include …
Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of …
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It …
A Dictionary of British History
Who was the first King of England? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? When was Wembley stadium demolished? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? How long did the Hundred Years …
A Dictionary of English Surnames
Covering the origin, meaning and development of over 16,000 English surnames, this dictionary offers information on name-forms and how names have changed. Alternative forms of …
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source …