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Britannica Library
Comprehensive reference resource from Encyclopedia Britannica. Select Reference Center for academic content.
Oxford English Dictionary
Provides the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words—past and present—from across the English-speaking world. The authority on the English language.
Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary
The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary. For students and educators.

Merriam-Webster - Online Dictionary
Open access dictionary, unspecified edition

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