Oxford English Dictionary

The official O.E.D. website, containing news, information about subscriptions to the O.E.D. Online, learning resources, and the vocabulary-enhancing word of the day.

The link address is: http://www.oed.com/

Examining The O.E.D.

Charlotte Brewer's analysis of the principles and practices used by O.E.D. editors, including what it tells us about the English language.

The link address is: http://oed.hertford.ox.ac.uk/main/

Dictionaries and Meanings

Brilliant pages from the British Library's site that trace the history of English dictionaries. You can examine how words change their meaning over time and how scholars have argued over ideas of correct spellings. Includes extracts from Johnson's 1755 dictionary and the 1879-1928 First Edition of the O.E.D.

The link address is: http://bllearning.co.uk/live/text/mean/

Origins of the O.E.D.

BBC site about the origin of the O.E.D., its modernisation and subsequent editions.

The link address is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A538012

The English Language

Answers to all those questions you may have about the English Language. What is the difference between Anglo-Saxon and Old English, and why is "w" not pronounced "double v"?

The link address is: http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutenglish/numberwords?view=uk

Play Countdown!

Pit your wits against the clock and have a go at making a word from your selected letters. Remember to check your word with the O.E.D!

The link address is: http://www.subtangent.com/maths/countdown.php