Oxford English Dictionary Compact Edition
A two-volume compact edition of the authoritative Oxford English Dictionary with historical usage quotes and over 500,000 words. Classified under HTS 4901.91.00.20 for its printed dictionary format with detailed lexical content. Essential for linguists and scholars.
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Printed pictures or illustrations not bearing text fall in 4911 (Chapter Note 4).
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