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Paperback. NEW. The Oxford English Dictionary, often associated with intellectual institutions and esteemed male scholars, may come as a surprise to many with its surprising and diverse contributors. While James Murray, the longest-serving editor of the dictionary, dedicated 36 years of his life to the project, the completion of this monumental task in 1928 relied heavily on crowd-sourcing from a wide range of individuals, including some unexpected names. Lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie has delved into previously untapped archives to bring forth a people's history of the OED, revealing the various individuals who played a crucial role in defining the English language. From murderers to Karl Marx's daughter, and even a vegetarian vicar, the list of contributors is as diverse as it is intriguing. The OED is not merely the creation of elite intellectuals but owes its completion to the contributions from archaeologists, astronomers, naturists, novelists, pornographers, queer couples, suffragists, vicars,… Read More

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