Oxford Shorter Dictionary

[goatpiper]

I've always dreamed of the complete OED, but since I don't have the scratch for that kind of purchase, I was considering the OSED. It's about $175. I have Webster's Dictionary, but was considering adding this to the fold. Is it worth it?

[Prawn]

You can subscribe to the OED online (http://www.oed.com/subscribe/individuals-amer.html) for $295 a year.

[Phaeal]

$295 a year! Ouch. Of the two, I'd have to go with the paper OSED.

[Dale Emery]

I've always dreamed of the complete OED, but since I don't have the scratch for that kind of purchase, I was considering the OSED. It's about $175. I have Webster's Dictionary, but was considering adding this to the fold. Is it worth it?

I love mine. You can get it on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0199233241/dalehemer-20) for $110.

Dale

[Flay]

The SOED is certainly worth having (I wouldn't be without mine). You might also look for The Compact Oxford English Dictionary (microform, with magnifying glass). There are two editions, 1971 & 1991. Copies are advertised on AbeBooks.com beginning at about $150--though shipping would likely be expensive.