Explore the fascinating journey of the English language in our latest video, from the Anglo-Saxon roots to modern-day digital slang! Discover the monumental creation of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and its role as a linguistic time machine. Learn how words like “silly” evolved over centuries, the democratic approach to language documentation, and the meticulous efforts of volunteers. Witness the perseverance of James Murray and his team in compiling this comprehensive dictionary. See how the OED has adapted to the digital age, incorporating new words and maintaining its status as the ultimate authority in English lexicography. Like and share this deep dive into the evolution of language!

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A Monument to Language

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More Than Just Definitions

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A Lexicographical Revolution

00:02:49
Laying the Foundation

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The Quest for Words

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A Herculean Effort

00:06:59
A Scholarly Triumph

00:08:23
Expanding the Lexicon

00:09:50
The Dictionary Evolves

00:11:10
A Digital Future

00:12:05
The Professor and the Toilet

00:13:16
A Global Endeavor

00:14:22
The Dictionary Detectives

00:15:50
Shaping the English Language

00:17:21
A Guardian of Standards?

00:18:26
The OED in the Digital Age

00:19:54
A Living Language

00:20:50
A Legacy in Words

00:22:18
The Future of the Dictionary

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