The New Penguin English Dictionary

Author: Robert Allen

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Description

This dictionary contains over 125,000 definitions of words used in current English. It includes scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and the English of earlier periods. It defines jargon, buzzwords and gives guidance on grammar, correct usage, spelling and pronunciation.

Author description

The'New Penguin English Dictionary' has been compiled by a team of leading lexicographers and edited by Robert Allen, former editor of the 'Oxford Concise English Dictionary'. Robert Allen Lives in Edinburgh.