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Condition: Good. Maroon hardcover with gilt spine lettering; dust jacket intact with moderate edge wear and mild toning consistent with age. Interior clean, binding firm.
This Eighth, Revised and Enlarged Edition (1984) represents the most substantial update in the dictionarys history, expanding entries by approximately 28% to include more than 300,000 words, phrases, and expressions. It continues to serve as the indispensable bridge between the two languagesvalued for its reliability, precision, and deep grounding in real language practice.
The editors stated aim, to anticipate users problems from practical experience, ensures the works enduring relevance across academic, legal, and literary contexts. Its bilingual authority has made it both a household reference and an institutional standard.