Guest Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) ETA: 1828 not 1848!!! I know this is something that Spell to Write and Read highly recommends. I've had it on my wishlist for sometime but I am beginning to wonder how many people have and love this in real life. Thanks. :) Edited September 22, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) I have the 1828 one( Is that what you meant?) and love it! It is a beautiful book and has more detailed definitions, plus has definitions the modern dictionary doesn't have. I got mine brand new off ebay for $40 and $3 shipping. Edited September 22, 2009 by Quiver0f10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Haha! That's probably why I didn't get any search results! Yes, that's what I meant! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I have this on my wishlist also...it's such a beautiful book!! :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) I have it and love it. Shows derivations (with greek font for the greek) and includes examples of usage from literature and other elegantly written texts. I also like the Oxford Universal Dictionary, by William Little, H. W. Fowler, and J. Coulson from the 1950s. This one's a little more detailed on the derivations. I use the Webster for eloquent literary usage examples and the Oxford for word history/derivation. The Webster, being a new facsimile edition, is very nice to handle. The Oxford, being old and used, is a bit yellowed and worn. I also have several modern dictionaries - alas we need them as well.... Edited September 22, 2009 by plimsoll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We own this and use it as our primary dictionary. We used it quite a bit today, in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have the 1828. In fact, my dc each have their own copy. I love the definitions! It's a purchase I would definitely recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It's on my wishlist as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I bought this last year. We use it all the time. I do have a "newer" dictionary with a 2000 something publication date. But, the "old" one is the first choice for everyone who needs to look something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori in MS Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We love it here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Am I the only one who doesn't? :blush: I've found it just too big to practically use at this age. I want them to learn how to use the dictionary, not hate it. So we have a smaller one. I do plan to get it back off the shelf around middle school age, but for now we're using a regular, modern, *smaller* Webster's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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