The Penguin English Dictionary

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"Clear definitions of hundreds of new words and slang terms - from green-inker to manny to wiki - to help you use them with ease. Leading thinkers and professionals in their fields explain complex ideas: Richard Dawkins on evolution, Evan Davis on free trade, Helena Kennedy QC on liberty. Authoritative and expert word histories tracing words back hundreds of years, from codswallop to ghastly. Foolproof guidance on how to use words correctly: less or fewer? Older or elder? 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 a resource for your family home, The Penguin English Dictionary will give you the language tools you need."--BOOK JACKET