Oxford Shorter Dictionary

goatpiper · Apr 27, 2008

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 · Apr 27, 2008

You can subscribe to the OED online for $295 a year.

Phaeal · Apr 27, 2008

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

Dale Emery · Apr 27, 2008

goatpiper said:
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 for $110.

Dale

Flay · Apr 27, 2008

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.

Oxford Shorter Dictionary

goatpiper

Distraction Junkie

Prawn

Writing is finite,revising infinite

Phaeal

Whatever I did, I didn't do it.

Dale Emery

is way off topic

Flay