Reference Resources

Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Full-text). Other dictionaries may be found in book format using TigerCat. The leading online dictionary, now with pronunciation guides. The book format may be found using TigerCat.

The Oxford English Dictionary (Full-text). Contains the entire text of the 22 volume Oxford English Dictionary, second edition, which merges the original OED with the supplements prepared throughout this century. This electronic text not only contains definitions for most of the words in the English language but also information on their origins and quotation showing their range of meaning from the time they entered the language to the present. The book format of the OED may be found using TigerCat.

Encyclopedia Britannica (Full-text). The complete Encyclopedia Britannica with related Internet sites and more. The book version may be found using TigerCat.

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