Social Law Library members, both on-site and remote, have over 500,000 words at their fingertips with the Oxford English Dictionary Online.  The OED Online is the most respected source for the meaning, history and usage of both familiar and obscure words and phrases. You’ll find authoritative definitions, historical context and many quotations illustrating the development of the language over time. When you want clear, comprehensive definitions, the OED Online is the place to go.

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