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IcyPeas

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3. A book about the making of the Oxford English Dictionary?

Reply to RockRaven (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2024, 04:26 AM

Apr 8

It is a really interesting book. They made a movie but unfortunately it starred Mel Gibson.

The Professor and the Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

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So here I am, minding my own business, reading a book about [View all] RockRaven Apr 8 OP

Ewwwww NJCher Apr 8 #1

Don't leave us hanging! True Dough Apr 8 #2

A book about the making of the Oxford English Dictionary? IcyPeas Apr 8 #3

Fascinating book Lilaclady Apr 8 #4

It is about the OED, but not that one. It is called RockRaven Apr 8 #5

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