The Penguin English Dictionary

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Completely updated by Penguin's world-renowned experts, this is the third edition of the dictionary that makes words work for you. BE ACCURATE: Clear definitions of hundreds of new words and slang terms -from green-inker to manny to wiki- to help you use them with ease. TRUST THE EXPERTS: Leading thinkers and professionals in their fields explain complex ideas: Richard Dawkins on evolution, Evan Davis on free trade, Helena Kennedy QC on liberty. DISCOVER: Authoritative and expert word histories tracing words back hundreds of years, from codswallop to ghastly. BE CONFIDENT: Foolproof guidance on how to use words correctly: less or fewer? Older or elder? GO ONLINE: Find out more and give your views at www.penguin.co.uk by following the link to the Penguin blog. Whether you're writing a letter, solving a crossword or wanting an invaluable resource for your family home, The Penguin English Dictionary will give you the language tools you need. Whatever you want to know, trust Penguin.