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Discussion Dictionary of the English Language
First Edition · British & American English · 5,732 pages
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The Discussion Dictionary of the English Language, First Edition, is published by Discussion Publishers PLC. It is the source reference for every entry on this website, with definitions written for both British and American English usage. New words, senses and citations added through the online editorial queue are folded into future editions.